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How to do Cable Alternate Triceps Extension

The cable alternate triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps using a cable machine. It involves extending the arm at the elbow while keeping the upper arm stationary, alternating between arms.

Cable Alternate Triceps Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Cable Alternate Triceps Extension, step by step

  1. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold 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. Keep your upper arm stationary and extend your forearm backward, fully straightening your arm.
  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat with your left arm.
  6. Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Cable Alternate Triceps Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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Cable Alternate Triceps Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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