Cable alternate triceps extension
The cable alternate triceps extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. Using a cable machine, you extend one arm at a time, focusing on the contraction of the triceps muscle.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Focus on the contraction of the triceps.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder injuries
- Elbow injuries
- Severe wrist pain
Also known as
Estensione alternata dei tricipiti al cavo, cable triceps extension, triceps workout, upper arm exercise, cable machine triceps