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Cable alternate triceps extension

Intermediate

Cable alternate triceps extension is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Hold the cable handle with your right hand and bring your arm up so that your upper arm is parallel to the ground and your elbow is bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. 3Keep your upper arm stationary and extend your forearm backward, fully straightening your arm.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat with your left arm.
  6. 6Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
  • Dumbbell decline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Cable incline triceps extensionCable
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Cable kickbackCable
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