Start
End
Strength
Cable Incline Triceps Extension
beginnercable·isolation·push
Muscles Worked
Primary
How to Perform
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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