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Exercise 0173 · REF Hx1WC8I

Cable Incline Triceps Extension exercise animation

Cable Incline Triceps Extension

Category
Upper Arms
Equipment
Cable
Target
Triceps

Extending the arm overhead on an incline bench stretches the triceps' long head further than a standing pushdown does, which is the head that benefits most from being trained in a lengthened position. It's a good pairing with pushdown work specifically because the two angles complement rather than duplicate each other. Keeping the elbow pointed at the ceiling and still is what isolates the triceps instead of turning the movement into a shoulder press.

How to Do the Cable Incline Triceps Extension

  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

The Cable Incline Triceps Extension primarily targets the Triceps, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have cable? These target the same triceps with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Incline Triceps Extension work?
The Cable Incline Triceps Extension primarily targets the triceps, with the shoulders as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Incline Triceps Extension?
The Cable Incline Triceps Extension is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Incline Triceps Extension?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Bench Dip (knees Bent) targets the same triceps using body weight instead.