How to Do the Cable Lying Triceps Extension

Beginner · Cable · Targets Triceps

How to perform it

1. Lie on a flat bench and grasp the straight bar attachment of a low pulley with a narrow overhand grip. Tip: The easiest way to do this is to have someone hand you the bar as you lay down.
2. With your arms extended, position the bar over your torso. Your arms and your torso should create a 90-degree angle. This will be your starting position.
3. Lower the bar by bending at the elbow while keeping the upper arms stationary and elbows in. Go down until the bar lightly touches your forehead. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
4. Flex the triceps as you lift the bar back to its starting position. Exhale as you perform this portion of the movement.
5. Hold for a second at the contracted position and repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

The Cable Lying Triceps Extension primarily targets your Triceps. You'll need cable.

Make it count toward your goal

Random sets rarely move the needle. In NYUS, the Cable Lying Triceps Extension slots into a plan built for your goal — sets, reps and progression auto-suggested, logged in two taps, and folded into a weekly review that adapts what comes next.