Cable Incline Triceps Extension

What it is

This isolation exercise targets your triceps muscles from a unique angle. Performed on an incline bench with a cable machine, it emphasizes a deep stretch and strong contraction. You will extend your arms overhead to build impressive arm definition and strength. It is an effective push movement for developing the back of your upper arm.

Technique tips

• Position yourself on an incline bench facing away from the cable machine.
• Grasp the straight bar with a narrow, pronated (overhand) grip.
• Keep your elbows tucked in and upper arms stationary.
• Maintain a slight angle in your upper arms at the starting position.
• Extend your arms fully, exhaling as you flex your triceps.
• Control the weight slowly as you return to the starting position.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.