Kneeling Tricep Cable Extension
Quick answer
Kneeling Tricep Cable Extension is an intermediate isolation cable exercise that mainly works the triceps.
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Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Kneeling Tricep Cable Extension
- 1
Put a bench sideways in front of a cable machine configured with a pulley at the highest point and select a weight.
- 2
Using a straight bar attachment, face away from the machine towards the bench and kneel down on the floor holding the bar above your head.
- 3
Place you elbows, triceps and head on the bench, holding your forearms at a 90 degree angle to your upper arms. This is your starting position.
- 4
Extend your arms forward, contracting your tricep muscles until your arms are parallel with the floor.
- 5
After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- You can also perform this exercise without the bench.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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