Cable Alternate Triceps Extension

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Learn how to do the Cable Alternate Triceps Extension with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders.

Cable Alternate Triceps Extension exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Alternate Triceps Extension

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Alternate Triceps Extension with correct form:

  1. 1Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Hold the cable handle with your right hand and bring your arm up so that your upper arm is parallel to the ground and your elbow is bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. 3Keep your upper arm stationary and extend your forearm backward, fully straightening your arm.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat with your left arm.
  6. 6Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Alternate Triceps Extension Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

shoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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