General FitnessTricepsCable Machine60 MinutesIntermediate

60 Minutes Intermediate Triceps Workout with Cable Machine

A 60 minutes general fitness workout targeting your triceps using cable machine equipment. 5 exercises, 15 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.

60 Minutes

Duration

15

Total Sets

8-15 reps

Rep Range

~630

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Overhead Tricep Extension
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

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

Form cues
  • Hold a dumbbell with both hands overhead, arms fully extended.
  • Lower the weight behind your head by bending your elbows.
  • Keep your upper arms close to your ears and stationary.
2
Tricep Rope Pushdown
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Attach a rope to a high cable and grip the ends with a neutral grip.

Form cues
  • Attach a rope to a high cable and grip the ends with a neutral grip.
  • Pin your elbows to your sides and press down.
  • At the bottom, spread the rope apart and rotate your wrists outward.
3
Cable Single-Arm Tricep Pushdown
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Attach a single handle to a high cable and grab it with one hand, elbow at your side.

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.
4
Tricep Pushdown
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Stand facing a high cable with feet shoulder-width apart.

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.
5
Cable Kickback
3 sets x 8-12 reps|Rest: 60-90 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Set a cable at the lowest position and grip the handle.
  • Hinge forward at the hips with your upper arm parallel to the floor.
  • Extend your elbow fully, squeezing the tricep at the peak.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of general fitness training. Combine compound movements with moderate loads and moderate reps. Include a mix of push, pull, hinge, squat, and carry patterns each week. Add 2-3 days of cardio and prioritize mobility work. This is sustainable, long-term training.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 8-15 repsdesigned for sustained muscular effort
  • Rest Periods: 60-90 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3 sets — optimized for general fitness

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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