Cable Floor Triceps Extension
Also known as: Cable Floor Tricep Extension, Cable Machine Floor Triceps Extension, Floor Cable Triceps Extension
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Set a low pulley with a straight or EZ attachment, then lie flat on the floor with your head toward the stack.
- Take the bar with an overhand grip and hold it above your chest with straight arms.
- Bend the elbows to lower the bar toward your forehead, upper arms still.
- Straighten the elbows to bring the bar back over the chest.
Cues
- Keep the elbows tucked and pointing up.
- Keep the cable under tension for the whole set.
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows flare out.
- Moving the upper arms to turn it into a pullover.
- Lowering the bar so low that it touches the face or head.