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Cable triceps exercises

Cable triceps exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. A cable keeps tension on the muscle through the whole range and pulls from any height.

14 moves13 with 3D demosBeginner 6Intermediate 8

Beginner cable triceps exercises 6

Incline cable chest press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoIncline cable chest pressBeginner · A cable machine + A bench or boxOne-arm cable pushdown demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-arm cable pushdownBeginner · A cable machineReverse-grip triceps pushdown demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoReverse-grip triceps pushdownBeginner · A cable machineTriceps pushdown demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoTriceps pushdownBeginner · A cable machineTriceps Overhead Extension with Rope demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoTriceps Overhead Extension with RopeBeginner · A cable machineTriceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoTriceps Pushdown - V-Bar AttachmentBeginner · A cable machine

Intermediate cable triceps exercises 8

Alternating cable shoulder press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoAlternating cable shoulder pressIntermediate · A cable machineCable incline overhead extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable incline overhead extensionIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or boxCable lying triceps extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable lying triceps extensionIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or boxLying cable rope extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLying cable rope extensionIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or boxOne-arm overhead cable extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-arm overhead cable extensionIntermediate · A cable machineOverhead cable triceps extension demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOverhead cable triceps extensionIntermediate · A cable machineStanding cable chest press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding cable chest pressIntermediate · A cable machineKneeling Cable Triceps ExtensionIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or box

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Questions people ask

What are good cable triceps exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Incline cable chest press, One-arm cable pushdown, Reverse-grip triceps pushdown. There are 6 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.