Chain Handle Extension

How to do the Chain Handle Extension

1. 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.
2. Begin by extending through the elbow, keeping your upper arm still, with your wrists pronated.
3. Pause at the lockout, and reverse the motion to return to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	triceps
Equipment	other equipment
Difficulty	intermediate
Type	isolation

No other equipment? Train the same muscles with these

Ordered by how likely you are to own the 6 options.

Body-Up Bodyweight Body Tricep Press Bodyweight Standing Towel Triceps Extension Bodyweight Band Skull Crusher Resistance Bands Speed Band Overhead Triceps Resistance Bands Bench Dips Bodyweight

Easier than the Chain Handle Extension

Same movement pattern, lower entry difficulty — work up from here.

Band Skull Crusher beginner · Resistance Bands Body Tricep Press beginner · Bodyweight Cable Incline Triceps Extension beginner · Cable Machine

Harder than the Chain Handle Extension

Bench Press with Chains expert · Barbell

Common questions

What muscles does the Chain Handle Extension work?

The Chain Handle Extension primarily works the triceps. Band Skull Crusher, Bench Press - Powerlifting, and Bench Press with Chains train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Chain Handle Extension?

The Right Equipment. Without the right equipment, Body-Up, Body Tricep Press, and Standing Towel Triceps Extension train the same muscle, and 11 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Chain Handle Extension suitable for beginners?

It is rated intermediate. Start with Band Skull Crusher, Body Tricep Press, and Cable Incline Triceps Extension and work up.

Where should the Chain Handle Extension go in a workout?

Late — the Chain Handle Extension is isolation work, so it follows your compounds.

Similar exercises

Band Skull Crusher Resistance Bands Bench Press - Powerlifting Barbell Bench Press with Chains Barbell Board Press Barbell Body-Up Bodyweight Body Tricep Press Bodyweight