cable high pulley overhead tricep extension

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with cable.

cable high pulley overhead tricep extension demonstration
cable high pulley overhead tricep extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do cable high pulley overhead tricep extension

  1. Attach a rope to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.

  2. Grasp the rope with both hands and extend your arms overhead.

  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary.

  4. Slowly lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows.

  5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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