Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension
An intermediate isolation strength exercise that works the triceps, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension
- Place a bench sideways in front of a high pulley machine.
- Hold a straight bar attachment above your head with your hands about 6 inches apart with your palms facing down.
- Face away from the machine and kneel.
- 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.
- 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.
- Slowly return to the starting position as you breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do kneeling cable triceps extension work?
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension primarily works the triceps.
What equipment do I need for kneeling cable triceps extension?
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension uses cable machine.
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension: is it suitable for beginners?
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of kneeling cable triceps extension?
Dumbbell One-Arm Triceps Extension, Incline Barbell Triceps Extension, Lying Close-Grip Barbell Triceps Extension Behind The Head train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my kneeling cable triceps extension reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; kneeling cable triceps extension can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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