Kneeling Tricep Cable Extension

Instructions

1. 1.Put a bench sideways in front of a cable machine configured with a pulley at the highest point and select a weight.
2. 2.Using a straight bar attachment, face away from the machine towards the bench and kneel down on the floor holding the bar above your head.
3. 3.Place you elbows, triceps and head on the bench, holding your forearms at a 90 degree angle to your upper arms. This is your starting position.
4. 4.Extend your arms forward, contracting your tricep muscles until your arms are parallel with the floor.
5. 5.After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
6. 6.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• You can also perform this exercise without the bench.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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