Cable Lying Close Press Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Triceps Brachii
Equipment
Cable
Body Part
Upper Arms
Primary Muscle
Triceps Brachii
Secondary Muscles
Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Lying Cable Press

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Lying Close Press

  1. Lie on your back on the floor or a bench with your arms extended upwards holding the cable handles.
  2. Bend your elbows to lower the handles towards your chest while keeping your elbows tight to your body.
  3. Press the handles back upward to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Letting elbows flare out during the press.
  • Using excessive weight, leading to form breakdown.
  • Not controlling the movement, especially while lowering the weights.

Modifications

  • Use lighter weights for beginners.
  • Perform the exercise seated if stability on the floor is an issue.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows close to your body during the press.
  • Ensure smooth movement to avoid strain.
  • Use a comfortable weight to maintain form.

Tags

triceps
strength
cable
upper arms
performance
exercise

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