Incline Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

Body region

• Arms

Equipment

• Cable Station
• Adjustable Bench

Technique

1. Set a bench at a low incline in front of a low pulley, with the top of the bench toward the station.
2. Lie back on the bench and hold a rope or straight bar above your head, elbows bent and pointing up.
3. Extend the arms until they are straight.
4. Bend the elbows slowly to return.

Cues

• Keep the back flat on the bench.
• Upper arms stay still.

Common mistakes

• Pulling the attachment down with the shoulders.
• Letting the elbows drift wide.

Variations

• Kneeling Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
• One-Arm Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
• One-Arm Reverse-Grip Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
• Overhead Rope Cable Triceps Extension

Alternatives

• Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension
• Triceps Pushdown