Lying Triceps Extension, Decline

Cable Lying Triceps Extension, Decline 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, Decline Instructions

Lying Triceps Extension, Decline Technique

Position legs under lower leg pad and lie back on bench. Grasp bar with narrow overhand grip. Position bar near forehead or top of head.

Lying Triceps Extension, Decline Form

Extend elbows to raise bar attachment until arms are straight. As arms extended, position them vertically. Lower bar by bending elbows. As bar nears head reposition elbows back just enough to allow the bar to clear around curvature of head. Repeat.

A very low pulley and/or high decline is needed to achieve full range of motion at bottom position. With arms fully extended, shoulders can be internally rotated between repetitions as needed to allow for relative release of tension in 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
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