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Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Triceps
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation · Single-joint

Equipment

  • Cable machine

How to do it

  1. Attach a rope to the low pulley, hold it with both hands and turn to face away from the machine.
  2. Bring your hands behind your head with elbows bent and pointing up; step one foot forward and lean slightly.
  3. Straighten your arms to raise your hands above your head.
  4. Lower slowly back behind your head.

Beginner tip: Keep your elbows pointing up and close to your head.

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