cable lying triceps extension

What is Cable Lying Triceps Extension? Cable lying triceps extension, also known as cable skull crushers, is a strength training exercise that targets the triceps muscles. This exercise involves lying on a bench while holding a cable bar above your head and extending your arms to work the triceps.

Setup: Attach a straight bar to the high pulley of a cable machine. Lie down on a flat bench and grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. 2. Positioning: Extend your arms straight up, perpendicular to the floor, keeping your elbows in a fixed position.
Movement: Lower the bar towards your forehead by bending your elbows while keeping your upper arms stationary. Your forearms should move towards your head. 4. Extension: Extend your arms back to the starting position by straightening your elbows, squeezing the triceps at the top of the movement.
Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions with control and focus on engaging the triceps throughout the movement.

Allowing the elbows to flare out instead of keeping them in a fixed position.
Using too much weight, which can lead to swinging or arching the back. - Lowering the bar too close to the face, risking injury to the forehead.
Failing to maintain a stable core and flat back throughout the exercise.

Use a controlled tempo to maximize muscle engagement and avoid momentum.
Keep your elbows pointed towards the ceiling to ensure proper triceps activation. - Adjust the weight to a challenging but manageable level to maintain proper form.
Engage your core muscles to stabilize your body throughout the movement. - Focus on the mind-muscle connection to fully target and work the triceps.

Primary Muscles: Triceps brachii - Secondary Muscles: Deltoids, pectoralis major (sternal head), and forearm muscles.