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How to do Cable Incline Triceps Extension

Main muscle
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.

  2. 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. 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. 4

    Slowly go back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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