Triceps extension on the upper block lying on an incline bench
Reps10 times
Calories burned62 kcal
LevelBeginner
Changing duration and load is available in our application
Lie on an incline bench with your head to the cable machine. Grasp the handle of the simulator as shown in the figure. The arms are bent at the elbows 90 degrees. Elbows should not look to the sides. This will be your starting position. Perform a tricep press. Only the forearms should move. This movement is performed on the exhale. Slowly return to the starting position.
How to perform the exercise
10 times
62 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Position
Lie on an incline bench with your head toward the cable machine.
02
Grip
Take the handle so the arms are bent at 90 degrees and the elbows do not flare out.
03
Extend
Exhale and press with the triceps; only the forearms move.
04
Peak
Tense the triceps at the end.
05
Return
Slowly return to the start position.
Variants
Beginner
Use light weight and focus on control.
Middle
Work with a moderate weight through a full range.
Professional
Increase the weight and add an extension pause.
Which muscles are working
Triceps and chest
Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Develops the triceps.
Balance
The incline creates a comfortable pulling angle.
Simply
Convenient for triceps isolation.
Contraindications
Acute pain in the elbows or shoulders.
Recent elbow injuries.
Medical prohibition of weighted extensions.
Recommendations
Elbows
Do not flare them out.
Forearms
Only the forearms move.
Tempo
Return slowly.
