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Cable Lying Triceps Extension (with Rope)

Músculo objetivo
Triceps Brachii
Equipamiento
Cable
Parte del cuerpo
Upper Arms
Tipo
Strength

The cable lying triceps extension with rope is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps brachii. Performed lying on a flat bench with a rope attached to a low cable pulley, it keeps constant tension on the triceps through the full range of motion, making it a strong finisher for building arm size and lockout strength.

Cómo hacer el Cable Lying Triceps Extension (with Rope)

  1. 1Attach a rope to a low pulley and set a flat bench in front of the cable stack so your head ends up nearest the machine.
  2. 2Lie back on the bench and reach overhead to grab one end of the rope in each hand with a neutral grip.
  3. 3Press your arms up so your elbows point toward the ceiling and the rope is held above your face with arms extended.
  4. 4Keeping your upper arms still and elbows pointing up, bend at the elbows to lower the rope back behind your head.
  5. 5Lower under control until you feel a deep stretch in the triceps, keeping your upper arms locked in place.
  6. 6Extend your elbows to drive the rope back to the start, spreading the rope ends apart at the top to fully contract the triceps.
  7. 7Pause briefly at lockout, then repeat for your target reps.
  8. 8After your final rep, lower the rope under control and return it to the floor or pulley.

Consejos de técnica

  • Keep your upper arms fixed and only move at the elbow joint so the triceps do the work instead of the shoulders.
  • Pull the two rope ends apart as you reach full extension to squeeze the triceps harder at the top.
  • Use a slow, controlled tempo on the way down to take advantage of the constant cable tension.
  • Choose a weight that lets you reach a full stretch and lockout each rep rather than a load you have to cut short.

Errores comunes

  • Letting your elbows drift forward or flare out, which turns the movement into a pullover and takes tension off the triceps.
  • Using too much weight and jerking the rope, which shifts the work to the shoulders and lats and risks elbow strain.
  • Stopping short of full elbow extension, which skips the peak contraction where the triceps work hardest.
  • Cutting the lowering phase short, which loses the deep triceps stretch that drives growth.

Preguntas frecuentes

What muscles does the cable lying triceps extension with rope work?

It is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps brachii in the upper arms, working all three heads of the muscle to build size and lockout strength.

Why use a cable instead of dumbbells for lying triceps extensions?

The cable keeps tension on the triceps through the entire range of motion, including the stretch at the bottom, whereas dumbbells lose tension near the top as gravity changes direction.

How many sets and reps should I do?

As an isolation move, 3 to 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps works well. Use a controlled weight you can fully extend and stretch each rep.

Is the cable lying triceps extension good for beginners?

Yes. The cable guides the path and lets you start light, so beginners can learn to isolate the triceps while keeping the elbows fixed and the movement controlled.

Where should I feel this exercise?

You should feel it in the triceps along the back of your upper arms, with a stretch at the bottom and a strong contraction as you lock out the elbows.

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