Cable overhead triceps extension
- Set the cable to a low position, face away from the machine, and hold the rope or handle behind your head with elbows bent.
- Extend your arms straight up toward the ceiling, keeping your elbows close to your ears and your torso stable in a staggered stance.
- Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, feeling a deep stretch in your triceps before the next rep.
Tips
- Keep your elbows pointing straight up and close to your head throughout the movement, rather than letting them drift outward as you extend.
- Use a staggered stance and keep your torso upright and still so that the movement comes entirely from your elbow joints.
- Lower the handle or rope in a controlled manner until you feel a clear stretch in your triceps before beginning the next extension.
Common mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare out to the sides during the extension, which changes the path of the movement away from the intended overhead line.
- Leaning the torso forward or arching the lower back as the weight is lowered, rather than keeping the upper body stable throughout the set.
- Cutting the lowering phase short and not allowing the elbows to bend enough to reach a stretched position, resulting in an incomplete range of motion.
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