Overhead cable triceps extension
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Overhead cable triceps extension. Bend elbows, then extend under control. Keep upper arms steady and maintain clearance from your head.
How to do this exercise: Overhead cable triceps extensionSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
For cables face away with arms overhead; with an EZ bar lie on a bench and hold it above your shoulders. Use a light load.
- Make the movement
Bend elbows, then extend under control. Keep upper arms steady and maintain clearance from your head.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Do not use a weight you cannot stop safely.
Log the number shown on the machine. Pulley ratios vary, so compare results on the same machine.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- Machine-displayed load
Main muscles
Triceps
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- For cables face away with arms overhead; with an EZ bar lie on a bench and hold it above your shoulders. Use a light load.
- Bend elbows, then extend under control. Keep upper arms steady and maintain clearance from your head.
Common mistakes
- Do not use a weight you cannot stop safely.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.