Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension

1. Place a bench crosswise in front of a high cable pulley and attach a straight bar.
2. Take a close overhand grip, turn away from the pulley and kneel facing the bench.
3. Lean forward to rest the backs of your upper arms and your head on the bench, keeping your neck aligned with your torso.
4. Begin with your elbows bent and your forearms angled back toward the pulley.
5. Keep your upper arms supported beside your head as you straighten your elbows, moving the bar forward in an arc.
6. Bend your elbows under control to bring the bar back toward the starting position without lifting your upper arms from the bench.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Long Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Medial Head.