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How to do Cable Incline Triceps Extension

The cable incline triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps using a cable machine. It requires the user to stand facing away from the machine and extend the arms overhead, emphasizing triceps engagement.

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

How to do Cable Incline Triceps Extension, step by step

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

Muscles worked

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

Track Cable Incline Triceps Extension in SPLYT

Cable Incline 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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