Bent-over Triceps Extension

Cable Bent-over Triceps Extension Exercise

Target Muscle: Triceps Brachii (Upper Arms)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Deltoid, Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Wrist Flexors

Synergists: None

Bent-over Triceps Extension Instructions

Bent-over Triceps Extension Technique

Grasp cable bar from high or middle pulley with narrow or shoulder width overhand grip. Turn body away from pulley apparatus with cable bar above head. Lunge forward with one leg and bend over until torso is parallel to floor. Maintain upper arms parallel with elbows as high as possible.

Bent-over Triceps Extension Form

Extend forearms overhead until elbow are fully extended. Return and repeat.

Let cable attachment pull arm back to maintain a degree of shoulder flexion, dependant upon flexibility.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Bent-over Triceps Extension, with rope attach
2. Incline Triceps Extension
3. Kneeling Triceps Extension
4. Lying Triceps Extension
5. Lying Triceps Extension, Decline
6. Pushdown
7. Pushdown, Alternating Seated
8. Pushdown, Heavy
9. Pushdown, Incline
10. Pushdown, One Arm
11. Pushdown, with rope attachment
12. Pushdown, with V-bar attachment
13. Triceps Dip
14. Triceps Extension
15. Triceps Extension, One Arm