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Cable Alternate Triceps Extension

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Triceps accessibility Upper Arms
Shoulders

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Cable Alternate Triceps Extension is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Triceps in the Upper Arms region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.

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1

Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Hold 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

Keep your upper arm stationary and extend your forearm backward, fully straightening your arm.

4

Pause for a moment, then slowly return to the starting position.

5

Repeat with your left arm.

6

Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

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