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Read articleWe’re not going to pretend like dragging a bench over to a cable pulley, setting the cable to low, and attaching a bar isn’t a pain—but, man, is it worth it.
Compared with a standard barbell, which is heavy at the bottom and lighter when your arms are locked out, a cable—like your wife when you forget your anniversary—causes more tension.
This means you can accumulate more muscle damage for more growth over time.
Also, lifting the weight with a reverse grip, palms facing your head, allows you to target the oft-elusive inner head of your triceps, according to Mike Hanley, owner of Hanley Strength Systems in New Jersey (hanleystrength.com).