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"purpose": "Enable an agent to recognise, describe and assess a lying triceps extension and identify what information is needed before selecting or modifying its execution.", "definition": "The lying triceps extension is a resistance exercise performed lying face upward, with the upper arms elevated relative to the torso, in which elbow flexion lowers a resistance toward or behind the head and elbow extension raises it, primarily loading the triceps brachii.", "scope_statement": "This model owns the exercise pattern in which a person lies face upward and extends the elbows against resistance, including its setup, variants, repetition execution and recorded performance.", "in_scope": [ "Supine body support and upper-arm positioning", "Elbow flexion and extension against resistance", "Barbell, EZ-bar, dumbbell and cable implementations", "Resistance path, movement endpoints and repetition control", "Exercise-specific set records and execution constraints" ], "out_of_scope": [ "Standing 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"why_it_matters": "Separates controlled repetitions from performances with materially different timing." }, { "name": "Execution status", "kind": "state", "unit_or_values": "ready | underway | completed | interrupted | indeterminate", "why_it_matters": "Allows an agent to distinguish planned work from observed and completed work." }, { "name": "Reported discomfort", "kind": "state", "unit_or_values": "none reported | reported with location and phase | not assessed", "why_it_matters": "Records a constraint on continuation without inferring a diagnosis." } ], "affordances": [ "Classify an observed movement as a lying triceps extension or flag a boundary case.", "Describe a variant through its support, implement, grip, upper-arm orientation and lowering endpoint.", "Compare prescribed and observed repetitions for range, timing and upper-arm movement.", "Record sets with unambiguous load and per-arm repetition conventions.", "Identify missing setup, clearance or load-handling information before execution.", "Flag interrupted repetitions or reported discomfort for review before further work." ], "agent_conduct": { "may": [ "Describe the lying triceps extension and general safety guidance for it.", "Suggest a qualified trainer for people new to resistance exercise." ], "must_not": [ "Recommend loads or progressions for a specific person without knowing their health and experience.", "Encourage lifting heavy weights over the head and face without a spotter or control.", "Advise people with elbow or shoulder injuries to continue through pain." ], "requires_human": [ "Exercise advice for a person with an injury or medical condition." ] }, "ethics": { "considerations": [ "Weights lowered toward the head can cause serious injury if control is lost.", "Fitness advice should not push people past what their bodies can safely do." ], "affected_parties": [ "Gym users", "People with injuries", "Trainers" ] }, "owners": { "steward": "Nobody owns the exercise; trainers answer for the programmes they set.", "master_systems": [] }, "what_it_is_for": [ "The lying triceps extension is used in resistance training to develop elbow extension strength and triceps muscle capacity.", "It is encountered in gym and home exercise programmes using free weights or cable resistance.", "Its suitability depends on the person's training experience, available equipment and shoulder or elbow limitations." ], "visual_identification": [ "The person lies face upward with the upper arms elevated relative to the torso.", "The elbows bend and straighten as the resistance travels toward or behind the head and then away.", "Movement occurs mainly at the elbows, with less upper arm movement than in a pullover or pressing exercise." ], "failure_modes_and_hazards": [ "Loss of control of the resistance can cause impact injuries to the head or face.", "Excessive loading or poorly tolerated movement can aggravate elbow or shoulder pain.", "Unstable support or insecure equipment can cause falls or 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