Cable Incline Triceps Extension
Description
The cable incline triceps extension is a tricep isolation exercise performed on an incline bench facing away from a low cable pulley. The incline position and cable combine to place the long head of the triceps under deep stretch with constant tension throughout the range.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Incline Triceps Extension Instructions
- Set an incline bench at 45 to 60 degrees facing away from a low cable pulley. Attach a straight bar or rope.
- Sit on the bench. Reach back and grip the attachment. Press it overhead.
- Pin your upper arms next to your head. Elbows point straight up.
- Lower the attachment behind your head by bending at the elbows. Feel the deep stretch.
- Extend back to lockout by contracting your triceps. Keep upper arms still.
- Maintain cable tension throughout — do not let slack develop.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
- The incline position increases the stretch vs flat or standing versions.
Cable Incline Triceps Extension Form & Visual
Cable Incline Triceps Extension Benefits
- Deep long-head stretch with constant cable tension
- Incline position increases stretch vs standing/flat versions
- Excellent for tricep hypertrophy
- Easy to load progressively
- Combines the best of incline position and cable tension
- Back-supported position allows focus on the triceps
Cable Incline Triceps Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (especially the long head)
- Anconeus
Cable Incline Triceps Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
- Cable Lying Tricep Extension
- Dumbbell Skull Crusher
- Cable Kneeling Tricep Extension
- Single-Arm Cable Incline Extension
- Dumbbell Incline Triceps Extension
- Cable High Triceps Extension
- Cable Alternate Triceps Extension
- EZ Barbell Incline Triceps Extension
- Cable Standing One Arm Triceps Extension
