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Cable Incline Triceps Extension

StrengthBeginner Triceps Cable crossover / functional trainerAdjustable (incline) benchCable / pulley
Cable Incline Triceps Extension, step 1
1. On an incline bench facing away from the high pulley; close overhand grip on the bar behind your head, elbows bent.
Cable Incline Triceps Extension, step 2
2. Extend your arms up and forward in line with your torso; upper arms still. Return slowly.

How to do it

  1. Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
  2. Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) narrow grip (less than shoulder width) and keep your elbows tucked in to your sides. Your upper arms should create around a 25 degree angle when measured from the floor.
  3. Keeping the upper arms stationary, extend the arms as you flex the triceps. Breathe out during this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.
  4. Slowly go back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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