Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Stand facing away from a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the low pulley. Take a staggered stance and grasp the bar with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 2 Lift the bar overhead and position it behind your head, with your elbows bent and pointing forward. Ensure the cable is under tension.
- 3 Extend your elbows to press the bar straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended. Keep your upper arms stable and close to your head.
- 4 Slowly flex your elbows to lower the bar back behind your head to the starting position. Control the movement throughout the return.
