Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | high cable pulley |
Additional Equipment | incline bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp high pulley cable bar with shoulderwide or narrow overhand grip and sit on incline bench, facing away from pulley. Let elbows point forward with upper arms parallel to floor. Keep arm flexed and hold bar in front of forehead.Execution
Extend arm completely. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
Stop bending arms just before bar reaches forehead. Keep elbows in position throughout motion.![Cable Triceps Extension, Incline | Starting Position Cable Triceps Extension, Incline Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/3/2603.jpg)
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![Cable Triceps Extension, Incline | Ending Position Cable Triceps Extension, Incline Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/4/2604.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Wrist Flexors |
![Cable Triceps Extension, Incline | Muscles Front Cable Triceps Extension, Incline Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/1/1101.jpg)
Front
![Cable Triceps Extension, Incline | Muscles Rear Cable Triceps Extension, Incline Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/2/1102.jpg)
Rear
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