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Chain Handle Extension

Chain Handle Extension, start position — Start

Chain Handle Extension, end position — End

Primary

Main muscles: Triceps

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.

Swaps on other equipment

Each has the triceps as its main muscle and is also a push, on a different piece of equipment.

Other tricep exercises

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Cable One Arm Tricep Extension · Cable
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension · Cable
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Close-Grip Dumbbell Press · Dumbbell
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press · EZ Bar

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