The Cable Incline Triceps Extension is a weight training exercise that targets the triceps muscles. This exercise is performed using a cable machine and an incline bench.
How to perform
Instructions:1. Adjust the incline bench on the cable machine to a comfortable angle, around 45 degrees.
2. Attach a straight or rope attachment to the cable machine at the high position.
3. Sit on the incline bench and grab the attachment with an overhand grip.
4. Extend your arms straight overhead, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
5. Keep your core engaged and your back flat against the bench.
6. Slowly lower the weight by bending your elbows, allowing your forearms to move back behind your head.
7. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then extend your arms back to the starting position, fully straightening your arms.
8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
- Keep your elbows close to your ears throughout the movement to maximize triceps engagement.
- Focus on using your triceps to lift and lower the weight, rather than letting momentum do the work.
- Control the movement and avoid swinging the weight.
Benefits:
- Strengthens the triceps muscles, which are important for pushing movements.
- Helps improve overall arm strength and definition.
- Can be an effective isolation exercise for targeting the triceps.
Equipment required
Cable
Cable equipment consists of adjustable pulleys attached to weight stacks that allow for resistance training. This equipment is commonly used for strength training exercises that target various muscle groups in the body, such as chest, back, arms, and legs. Cable equipment provides a versatile and functional way to perform exercises that mimic real-life movements, improving muscle endurance, stability, and coordination.