ArmsCableIntermediate
Cable Incline Triceps Extension
Learn how to perform Cable Incline Triceps Extension, a Arms exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.
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STEP 1
Setup
Sit against an incline bench and bring the bar from a low pulley behind your head.
STEP 2
Start phase
Keep your upper arms beside your head and straighten your elbows to lift the bar.
STEP 3
End phase
Briefly contract your triceps, then slowly bend your elbows while keeping your upper arms in place.
STEP 4
Target muscles
This movement primarily works your triceps. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.
STEP 5
Common mistakes
Avoid swinging your upper arms or arching your back to move the load.
STEP 6
Breathing
Exhale as you extend and inhale as you bend your elbows.
STEP 7
Coach tip
Find a range where your triceps straighten your arms without flaring your elbows.
