Triceps Extension - Low Cable

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Triceps Strength Cable Machine Cable Rope Attachment Flat Bench Push Gym

Purpose: This exercise is used to target the triceps muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.

Benefits: This exercise works all heads of the triceps.

Lie on a supine (flat) bench by a low pulley cable machine or on the bench of a cable rowing machine with your head closest to the machine. Grasp cable rope ends, palms facing inwards. The upper arms should be perpendicular to the floor and the elbows bent about 90 degrees. This is your starting position. Push the hands, in an arc with your triceps, until your arms are straight, perpendicular to the floor, keeping your upper arms stationary. Exhale during this movement. Lower the hands in an arc back to the starting position, while keeping your upper arms stationary. Inhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The triceps muscles are straight muscles with three heads. All three heads straighten the elbow while the long head, crossing the shoulder joint also adducts the shoulder (pulls it down from the side) and extends the shoulder (pulls it down from the front).