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Triceps · Intermediate

Cable Incline Triceps Extension V Bar Attachment

Elbow-extension drill targeting the triceps with controlled upper-arm position.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set an incline bench facing away from a low pulley, attach the V-bar, and lie back with the bar above your shoulders.
  2. 02Keep your back supported, ribs controlled, and upper arms angled upward as you bend your elbows.
  3. 03Lower the V-bar behind your head through a comfortable range without letting your elbows flare excessively.
  4. 04Extend your elbows until your arms are straight and the triceps are fully contracted.
  5. 05Return the bar slowly to the stretched position while keeping your shoulders and upper arms steady.

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