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How to do 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.

Cable Rope Lying On Floor Tricep Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Cable Rope Lying On Floor Tricep Extension, step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Cable Rope Lying On Floor Tricep Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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Cable Rope Lying On Floor Tricep Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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