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Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension

Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension is an intermediate isolation cable exercise that mainly works your triceps.

💪 Triceps🏋️ Cable📈 Intermediate🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension: starting position
Starting position
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension: end position
End position

How to do the kneeling cable triceps extension

  1. Place a bench sideways in front of a high pulley machine.
  2. Hold a straight bar attachment above your head with your hands about 6 inches apart with your palms facing down.
  3. Face away from the machine and kneel.
  4. Place your head and the back of your upper arms on the bench. Your elbows should be bent with the forearms pointing towards the high pulley. This will be your starting position.
  5. While keeping your upper arms close to your head at all times with the elbows in, press the bar out in a semicircular motion until the elbows are locked and your arms are parallel to the floor. Contract the triceps hard and keep this position for a second. Exhale as you perform this movement.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
  7. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Triceps

Sets and reps

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

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Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the kneeling cable triceps extension work?

It mainly works your triceps.

How many sets and reps of kneeling cable triceps extension should I do?

Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.

Is the kneeling cable triceps extension good for beginners?

It suits lifters with some experience. Beginners can start with a lighter weight or one of the alternatives below.

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