Cable Incline Triceps Extension

Triceps

Cable Incline Triceps Extension

LevelBeginner EquipmentCable MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A triceps extension done on an incline bench facing away from a low pulley, giving a deep stretch overhead.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 16 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.7 kcal/min

Estimate range 12–20 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set3.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Place an incline bench in front of a low pulley and attach a rope or bar.
2Sit back on the bench and grab the attachment with both hands, elbows bent behind your head.
3Point your elbows up and keep them close together.

How to perform

1Keep your upper arms still and extend your elbows to straighten your arms.
2Squeeze your triceps at full extension.
3Bend your elbows slowly until you feel a stretch.
4Keep the upper arms fixed throughout.