Description

Tricep presses on the cable tower are an exercise to train the triceps in isolation. The underhand grip tends to work the medial head of the triceps (lying on the inside).

Exercise

Triceps press

With bar in underhand grip

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Kabelzug

Tutorial

1

Start by adjusting the cable to approximately head height and use a straight handle.
2

Stand in front of the cable tower and grasp the handle with both hands in an underhand grip so that your palms are facing upwards.
3

Now fully extend your arms in a powerful but controlled manner. Exhale and tense the triceps hard.
4

Bend your elbows slowly and under full control until you have reached the maximum bend in your elbows and your hands are no longer approaching your shoulders. The upper arms remain in the same position as at the beginning. Breathe in as you do this.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Make sure that your upper arms do not move outwards and that you do not use your upper body to push. Always keep your upper body straight throughout the exercise. The elbow is only extended by the triceps muscles.