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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.