Cable Incline Triceps Extension

The cable lying extension on an incline bench, head toward a low pulley; the incline brings the arms closer to overhead for more stretch.

How to do it

Setup

Incline bench, head toward a low pulley, the bar held above the head on straight arms.

Steps

Bend the elbows to lower the bar behind the head.
Keep the upper arms fixed at their angle.
Extend until the arms are straight above the head.

Common mistakes

Upper arms dropping toward the chest as you tire: fix their angle before the set. Elbows flaring: keep them narrow. Dropping fast into the stretch: control the bottom, where the long head is loaded most.

Breathing

Inhale lowering, exhale extending.