Chain Handle Extension
- Main muscles
- Triceps
- Also works
- None listed
- Equipment
- Other equipment
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Isolation · Push
How to do it
- You will need two cable handle attachments and a flat bench, as well as chains, for this exercise. Clip the middle of the chains to the handles, and position yourself on the flat bench. Your elbows should be pointing straight up.
- Begin by extending through the elbow, keeping your upper arm still, with your wrists pronated.
- Pause at the lockout, and reverse the motion to return to the starting position.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Chain Handle Extension work?
- Mainly the triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Other equipment.
- Is it good for beginners?
- It is rated intermediate level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More triceps exercises
- Parallel Bar Dip
- Ring Dips
- Sled Overhead Triceps Extension
- Weighted Bench Dip
- Band Skull Crusher
- Bench Dips
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.