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30 Minutes Intermediate Triceps Workout with Cable Machine

A 30 minutes fat loss workout targeting your triceps using cable machine equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.

30 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

10-15 reps

Rep Range

~315

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Tricep Pushdown
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Stand facing a high cable with feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Grip the bar with an overhand grip, elbows pinned to your sides.
  • Press the bar down until your arms are fully extended.
2
Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
intermediate

Attach a rope to a low cable, face away from the machine, and bring the rope behind your head.

Form cues
  • Attach a rope to a low cable, face away from the machine, and bring the rope behind your head.
  • Start with elbows bent and forearms behind your head, upper arms close to your ears.
  • Extend your arms forward and up until they are completely straight.
3
Cable Single-Arm Tricep Pushdown
3 sets x 12-15 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Attach a single handle to a high cable and grab it with one hand, elbow at your side.
  • Press the handle down by extending your elbow until your arm is completely straight.
  • Squeeze the tricep hard at full lockout for a one-count.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of fat loss training. Maintain heavy compound lifts to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Add supersets and circuits for accessory work to increase training density. Keep protein high (1g per pound of bodyweight) and prioritize sleep for recovery.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 10-15 repshigh enough to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Rest Periods: 30-60 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for fat loss

Triceps Training Tips

  • *Overhead extensions stretch the long head, which is the largest tricep head — do not skip them.
  • *Lock out every rep fully to engage the medial head.
  • *Dips and close-grip bench press allow heavier loading than isolation work.

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