Low Cable Triceps Extension

Triceps

Low Cable Triceps Extension

LevelBeginner EquipmentCable MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A cable triceps exercise performed from a low pulley.

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

1Attach a rope to a low pulley and lie back or face away.
2Hold the rope with straight arms overhead.

How to perform

1Bend your elbows to lower the rope behind your head.
2Extend your elbows to straighten your arms.
3Squeeze your triceps at the top.
4Keep your upper arms still.