Seated Cable Horizontal French Press
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exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.TRICEPS
exercise_detail.description
The Seated Cable Horizontal French Press is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves extending the arms against resistance provided by a cable machine, focusing on the long head of the triceps. This exercise is performed seated, which helps stabilize the body and allows for better focus on the triceps.
exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Sit on a bench facing a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the low pulley.
- Grip the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Position yourself so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor and elbows are bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Keep your elbows close to your head and extend your arms forward by contracting your triceps.
- Pause briefly at full extension, ensuring your arms are straight but not locked.
- Slowly return to the starting position by bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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exercise_detail.tips
- Maintain a neutral spine and avoid arching your back during the exercise.
- Keep your elbows stationary and close to your head throughout the movement to maximize triceps engagement.
- Focus on controlled movements; avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Exhale as you extend your arms and inhale as you return to the starting position.
- Start with a lighter weight to ensure proper form before increasing resistance.
exercise_detail.common_mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare outwards, reducing triceps engagement.
- Using momentum or swinging the arms, compromising control and effectiveness.
- Leaning too far forward or backward, altering the intended angle and tension.
- Failing to fully extend the arms, limiting the range of motion.
- Arching the lower back excessively, which can lead to strain.
- Gripping the handle too tightly, causing unnecessary tension in the forearms.
- Not keeping the elbows fixed in position, leading to shoulder involvement.
- Performing the movement too quickly, reducing muscle activation and control.
- Starting with the cable too low, which can limit the range and effectiveness.
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