How to Do
How to Do Cable Tricep Extension With Freemotion Standing
Each cable tricep extension with freemotion standing should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this cable tricep extension with freemotion standing.
Beginning
Beginning Freemotion Tricep Extension
1. Maintain a tall body throughout this exercise, tighten your belly and keep the spine in a neutral position.
2. Begin with a thorough warm up before starting this exercise - this engages the sensory system.
Movement
Freemotion Tricep Extension Movement
1. This exercise involves performing a standing, 2 arm elbow extension movement using the Free Motion cable system.
2. Stand tall with the feet shoulder width apart and the knees slightly bent.
3. Grip the cables as shown.
4. Begin at a 90º elbow position.
5. With the body alignment straight and still, extend both elbows fully.
6. Return to start position and repeat.
Benefits
Freemotion Tricep Extension Benefits
Watch for excessive leaning to one side, rolling the shoulders forward, or excessively flexing the upper body. These are indications of weakness and the weight should be reduced.
Exercise Aliases
Standing Arm Extension, Cable Machine Extensions, How To Use a FreeMotion Machine, Cable Machine Arms Exercises.