How to Do Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low)

Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) is a triceps exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low)

  1. 01Lie on a bench or the floor facing away from a low cable machine and hold the bar with an overhand grip.
  2. 02Start with the arms extended straight over the chest and the elbows tucked in.
  3. 03Bend the elbows to lower the bar toward the forehead while keeping the upper arms stationary.
  4. 04Contract the triceps to pull the bar back to the starting position until the arms are fully locked.
  5. 05Maintain constant tension on the cable throughout the full range of motion.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low)

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

Tap to explore manually

Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Fixed the elbows in space next to the head to ensure the triceps are doing the work rather than the shoulders.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) questions

What muscles does Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) work?

Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) correctly?

Lie on a bench or the floor facing away from a low cable machine and hold the bar with an overhand grip. Start with the arms extended straight over the chest and the elbows tucked in. Bend the elbows to lower the bar toward the forehead while keeping the upper arms stationary. Contract the triceps to pull the bar back to the starting position until the arms are fully locked. Maintain constant tension on the cable throughout the full range of motion.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low)?

Fixed the elbows in space next to the head to ensure the triceps are doing the work rather than the shoulders.

Is Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) suitable for beginners?

Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low)?

Cable Lying Triceps Extension (Low) uses cable.

A90 Intelligence

Put this into a real plan.

A90 Intelligence programmes cable lying triceps extension (low) into a 30, 60 or 90 day plan built around your equipment, then adjusts it as you train.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free to download · 7 day free trial · Cancel anytime