Cable Incline Triceps Extension

A beginner strength exercise for the triceps, done with a cable.

Cable Incline Triceps Extension: finishing position

Main muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Cable
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Cable Incline Triceps Extension

Lie on incline an bench facing away from a high pulley machine that has a straight bar attachment on it.
Grasp the straight bar attachment overhead with a pronated (overhand; palms down) narrow grip (less than shoulder width) and keep your elbows tucked in to your sides. Your upper arms should create around a 25 degree angle when measured from the floor.
Keeping the upper arms stationary, extend the arms as you flex the triceps. Breathe out during this portion of the movement and hold the contraction for a second.
Slowly go back to the starting position.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Muscle	3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds
Pump or finisher	2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Cable Incline Triceps Extension

Questions

What muscles does the Cable Incline Triceps Extension work?

Mainly the triceps.

Is the Cable Incline Triceps Extension good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Cable Incline Triceps Extension?

Good alternatives that train the triceps: Cable Lying Triceps Extension, Cable One Arm Tricep Extension, Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension or Low Cable Triceps Extension.

How many sets and reps of the Cable Incline Triceps Extension should I do?

Muscle: 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps, rest 60–90 seconds. Pump or finisher: 2–3 sets of 15–20 reps, rest 45–60 seconds.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).