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Cable Incline Triceps Extension

Primary muscles
Triceps
Equipment
Cable machines
Level
Beginner
Category
Strength

Photos

Cable Incline Triceps Extension - step 1Cable Incline Triceps Extension - step 2

Instructions

  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.

Exercise data and photos from free-exercise-db (Unlicense).