rough cable standing one arm triceps extension

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

rough cable standing one arm triceps extension demonstration
rough cable standing one arm triceps extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do rough cable standing one arm triceps extension

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.

  2. Hold the cable handle with your right hand, palm facing down, and position your arm so that it is fully extended and parallel to the ground.

  3. Keep your elbow stationary and close to your body.

  4. Slowly bend your elbow, lowering the cable handle towards the back of your head.

  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then extend your arm back to the starting position. Focus on rough movement.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and perform the exercise with your left arm.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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