Cable Triceps Exercises

15 exercises, from popular compound lifts to isolation work. Each one has step-by-step technique, a muscle map and alternatives.

Equipment
Triceps Pushdown
Cable
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial head
Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
Cable
Triceps lateral head
Cable Incline Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Cable Lying Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
Cable
Triceps medial headTriceps lateral head
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Kneeling Cable Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Low Cable Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Cable
Triceps medial headTriceps lateral head
Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps long head
Triceps Overhead Extension with Rope
Cable
Triceps long head
Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Cable
Triceps lateral head
Cable Concentration Triceps Extension
Cable
Triceps lateral head
Cable Overhead Triceps Extension (Straight Bar)
Cable
Triceps long head
Cable Triceps Kickback
Cable
Triceps lateral head

Programs with these exercises

Beginner Powerlifting Program, 3 Days

Squat, bench press and deadlift three times a week: a heavy day for each lift plus the accessories that drive them.

Intermediate · 3 times a week · Gym
Upper/Lower 4-Day Split

Four sessions a week: two upper-body and two lower-body days, one heavy and one higher-rep in each pair.

Intermediate · 4 times a week · Gym
Push Pull Legs Routine

Three workouts split by movement: pushing muscles, pulling muscles and legs. Run the cycle once a week, or twice for six days.

Intermediate · 3 times a week · Gym
3-Day Mass Building Split

The classic mass split: chest and triceps, back and biceps, legs and shoulders. Each group once a week with plenty of volume.

Intermediate · 3 times a week · Gym