Lying Triceps Extension

Cable Lying Triceps Extension Exercise

Target Muscle: Triceps Brachii (Upper Arms)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Deltoid, Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Pectoralis Major, Sternal, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Deltoid, Posterior, Wrist Flexors

Synergists: None

Lying Triceps Extension Instructions

Lying Triceps Extension Technique

Lie on bench and grasp bar with a narrow overhand grip. With arms extended, position the bar over the forehead.

Lying Triceps Extension Form

Lower the bar by bending the elbow. As the bar nears the head move the elbows slightly back just enough to allow the bar to clear around the curvature of the head. Extend the arm. As the bar clears the head reposition the elbows to its former position until the arm is fully extended. Repeat.

With the arms fully extended, the shoulders can be internally rotated between repetitions as needed to allow for a relative release of tension in the muscles.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Bent-over Triceps Extension
2. Bent-over Triceps Extension, with rope attach
3. Incline Triceps Extension
4. Kneeling Triceps Extension
5. Lying Triceps Extension, Decline
6. Pushdown
7. Pushdown, Alternating Seated
8. Pushdown, Heavy
9. Pushdown, Incline
10. Pushdown, One Arm
11. Pushdown, with rope attachment
12. Pushdown, with V-bar attachment
13. Triceps Dip
14. Triceps Extension
15. Triceps Extension, One Arm