Cable Incline Triceps Extension

What is Cable Incline Triceps Extension? The cable incline triceps extension is a strength training exercise that targets the triceps muscles. This exercise is performed on an incline bench using a cable machine, which provides constant tension on the triceps throughout the movement.

Tutorial

1. Set an incline bench at a 45-degree angle facing away from the cable machine.
2. Attach a straight or EZ-bar to the high pulley of the cable machine.
3. Sit on the incline bench and grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
4. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping your elbows close to your head.
5. Slowly lower the bar down towards your forehead while keeping your upper arms stationary.
6. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight, which can lead to improper form and potential injury.

• Allowing the elbows to flare out to the sides during the movement, which shifts the focus away from the triceps. - Flaring the wrists instead of keeping them in a neutral position, which can strain the wrists and forearms.

Tips for Better Results

• Focus on contracting the triceps throughout the movement for maximum muscle engagement.

• Control the weight on the way down and up to ensure proper form and muscle activation. - Adjust the bench angle to target different areas of the triceps for variation in your workout.

Muscles Worked

• Primary Muscles: Triceps brachii (long, lateral, and medial heads) - Secondary Muscles: Shoulders, chest