Elbows drift forward during extension
Shoulder flexion assists; pure elbow extension is lost.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidBiceps brachii
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Lying Cable Tricep Extension
Coaching cues
- Lie on a bench; low cable behind the head; straight bar attachment
- Arms overhead; extend to full lockout over the face
- Elbows stay fixed; pure elbow extension
- Cable maintains tension at lockout unlike a DB skull crusher
Common faults 2
Bar drifts toward the forehead
Bar path changes under fatigue — injury risk increases.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachiiAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗