Incline Cable Triceps Extension
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Triceps · Long head
- Medium load
- Triceps · Lateral head and Triceps · Medial head
Primary muscles
How to do it
Set an incline bench facing away from a low pulley. Sit with your back supported and hold the cable handle behind your head, upper arms raised. Extend your elbows overhead, then lower the handle slowly without moving your upper arms.
Form cues
- Keep your back against the bench.
- Keep your upper arms raised.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.