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Cable incline triceps extension

Intermediate

Cable incline 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. 1Adjust the cable machine to a low pulley position.
  2. 2Attach a straight bar to the cable.
  3. 3Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Grasp the bar with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight overhead.
  5. 5Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and core engaged.
  6. 6Bend your elbows and lower the bar behind your head, keeping your upper arms close to your ears.
  7. 7Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Dumbbell incline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Ez barbell incline triceps extensionEZ bar
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
  • Cable rope incline tricep extensionCable
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

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