Cable Lying Triceps Extension
Update this classic triceps mass builder with some continuous tension to add new growth to your arms!
The lying triceps extension, done either with dumbbells or a barbell, is a great exercise for building overall mass on the triceps.
But a lot of guys complain that they can't really feel the triceps much during this exercise. This is due simply to physics. When you do the lying triceps extension, your upper arm remains stationary while only your forearm moves by extending at the elbow. The weight ends up moving in a semi-arc pattern, which means there is a combination of both vertical movement and horizontal movement. The problem is that since gravity only exerts force in the vertical direction, you don't have any resistance when the weight moves more horizontally, such as
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