Triceps · Cable

Cable Incline Triceps Extension

An isolation movement that trains your triceps, done with a cable.

Cable Incline Triceps Extension, starting positionCable Incline Triceps Extension, end position

Muscles you'll work

Cable Incline Triceps Extension muscles worked, front viewCable Incline Triceps Extension muscles worked, back view
TricepsPrimary

How to do it

  1. Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
  2. Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) narrow grip (less than shoulder width) and keep your elbows tucked in to your sides. Your upper arms should create around a 25 degree angle when measured from the floor.
  3. Keeping the upper arms stationary, extend the arms as you flex the triceps. Breathe out during this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.
  4. Slowly go back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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EquipmentCable
TypeIsolation
Push or pullPush
LevelBeginner

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