Cable Bent-over Triceps Extension



Muscles

Target
Triceps Brachii

Synergists
None

Stabilizers
Deltoid, Anterior
Pectoralis Major, Clavicular
Wrist Flexors

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.

Source: exrx.net