Triceps extensions typically provide maximum overload when your forearms are parallel to the floor. However, performing them on a slight incline with cable resistance keeps constant tension on the triceps throughout the entire range of motion.
This setup is especially effective because the cable increases resistance in the contracted position—something most free-weight variations lack. Be sure to pause for a second or two at full extension to really emphasize that peak contraction.
One challenge with this variation is getting into the start position, especially without a training partner. A simple workaround is to use a resistance band or tube to get into position safely, as demonstrated in the video.
Give it a shot and feel the difference in your triceps training!
The 70-Degree Incline Swiss Bar Press: A Safer Way to Build Strength
A neutral-grip Swiss bar is shoulder-friendly, but the setup can get awkward fast. Using a 70-degree incline bench keeps the press strong, controlled, and easier to clear without excessive leaning.
Hanging Garhammer Raise
The hanging Garhammer raise puts the lower abs in the spotlight while reducing the hip-flexor takeover common in many hanging leg-raise variations. Start from the floor if needed, then earn the hanging version.
Radial and Ulnar Flexion
Radial and ulnar flexion are not glamorous, but balanced wrists and forearms need more than curls and extensions. These neglected movement patterns deserve periodic programming.
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