Male
Cable Alternate Triceps Extension
Muscles involved
How to do it
1. Place a cable pulley in the highest position and attach a stirrup handle. 2. Stand facing the pulley and grip the handle with an underhand grip, back straight, knees slightly bent. 3. Push your arm downward until it is fully extended, contracting your triceps. 4. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides during the extension to isolate the triceps. - Control the cable's return to the starting position, resisting the force. - Avoid swinging your body or using momentum to push downward.
Difficulty
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