Exercise technique

cable rope lying on floor tricep extension

The cable rope lying on floor tricep extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed lying on the floor with a cable machine. It requires proper form to avoid strain on the elbows and shoulders.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Attach a rope to a cable machine and set it to the lowest position.
  2. Lie on the floor facing up, with your head towards the cable machine.
  3. Hold the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling.
  4. Keep your upper arms stationary and slowly lower the rope towards your forehead, bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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