Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
Stand facing away from a high cable with the rope set behind your head. Keep the elbows pointed up and close to the head, then extend the arms until straight without flaring the ribs. Return slowly to the stretched position behind the head.
Muscles worked
Primary
Equipment
How to do it
- Attach a rope to a high cable and grip both ends with a neutral grip.
- Face away from the stack with the rope pulled past your head and the elbows bent overhead.
- Step into a split stance and lean slightly forward with a braced core.
- Press the rope forward and up by extending the elbows until the arms are straight.
- Squeeze the triceps for one count at lockout.
- Lower the rope behind your head under control to a deep stretch.
Watch for
- Elbows flaring wide instead of staying close to the head.
- Lower back overarching to drive the press.
- Letting the cable yank the arms past lockout.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower behind the head, exhale as you press to lockout.
Tip
The split stance lets you lean against the cable. Set the lean so your arms can finish straight without the shoulders rolling forward.
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