Cable Bent-over Triceps Extension

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Cable Bent-over Triceps Extension

Instructions

Preparation

Grasp cable bar from high or middle pulley with narrow or shoulder width overhand grip. Turn body away from pulley apparatus with cable bar above head. Lunge forward with one leg and bend over until torso is parallel to floor. Maintain upper arms parallel with elbows as high as possible.

Execution

Extend forearms overhead until elbow are fully extended. Return and repeat.

Comments

Let the cable attachment pull the arm back to maintain full shoulder flexion.

Classification

 Utility: Basic or Auxiliary
 Mechanics: Isolated
 Force: Push

Muscles

Target

Synergists

  • None

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