Cable Tricep Workout

Use the following exercises to help strengthen and develop your tricep muscles. Always warm-up and stretch prior to your workout, aiming to work within your own limits - always focus on working the muscle to be trained - maintain good technique!

Aim to work through any 6 - 8 of the 12 exercises listed, ideally 1 -2 times per week, having at least two rest day between sessions. There are 12 exercises as some gyms may not have the equipment listed, however aim to vary the exercises you do for maximum results.

Use the record sheet to record your reps and weight used - you should aim to perform 8 - 12 reps for 1 - 2 sets.

CONCENTRIC KNEELING EXTENSIONS
SUPINE LOW CABLE EXTENSIONS
STANDING HIGH CABLE EXTENSIONS
STANDARD
TRICEP DIPS
rest your upper arm on your inner thigh
fix the upper arm to be vertical
use a high pulley or lateral pulldown machine
aim to lean slightly forward - bend arms to 90 degrees
Keep your elbow on your thigh - palms facing upwards throughout.
Focus on keeping the elbows pointing upwards, support with other hand.
Keep your elbows by your sides - palms facing downwards throughout.
Focus on keeping your elbow pointing backwards.
SINGLE ARM KICK BACKS
SEATED ONE ARM EXTENSION
HIGH CABLE REVERSE CURL
SEATED TRICEP MACHINE
.aim to work through a full range of movement
..aim to keep the upper arm vertical
keep your palm facing upwards
there are many different machines - always make sure its comfortable prior to lifting
Aim to keep your elbow by your side - extend hand to your side.
Work through full range of movement. Support arm with other hand.
Keep your elbow by your side - palm facing upwards throughout.
Ask the gym instructor to correctly set up machine - or choose another exer.
TWIN ARM LOW ROPE EXTENSION
TWIN ARM HIGH ROPE EXTENSION
CONCENTRIC HIGH CABLE CURL
ALL FOUR LOW CABLE KICK BACK
.avoid leaning forward
..pull rope smoothly down
keep elbows on the edge of the bench
keep the elbow high - extend hand close to your buttocks
Aim to keep your elbows high - extend hands up above your head.
Keep your elbows tucked into your sides - aim to have a straight back.
Keep your elbows resting on a bench - hold in final phase for 2 - 3 seconds.
Keep your elbow tucked into your side - extend your hand back smoothly.
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