Fitness
Hit up that oft-forgotten piece of gym equipment.
If you tend to walk right past the cable machine at the gym, listen up.
Here are 10tricep cable exercisesto choose from.
If you arent using good form, its a sign the weight is too heavy.
It also allows for a greaterrange of motionthan other tricep exercises, which can help to increase muscle activation.
Its a good one to try as you get more used to the machine.
5Skull Crusher
Toro also recommends a set ofskull crushers.
6Tricep Dips
Wagener says this move uses a cable to simulate atricep dip no bench required.
Try it one hand at a time or use a bar attachment to work both arms at once.
7Cable Crossover
McLain is also a fan of the cable crossover for working the triceps.
It might take a moment to get used to, but allow yourself time to figure it out.
8Single-Arm Tricep Extension
These are great because they require more stabilizing through the core, McLain says.
This is also afunctional exercise, because it mimics moves you might do in everyday life.
Its a small move but super effective for isolating, she tells Bustle.
Great for hitting those outer angles.
Studies referenced:
Landin, D. (2018).
Triceps brachii hypertrophy is substantially greater after elbow extension training performed in the overhead versus neutral arm position.
Eur J Sport Sci.
Concentric and eccentric: muscle contraction or exercise?
