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Illustration of the Overhead Cable Triceps Extension: Elbows locked in beside the ears, only the forearms move.
isolation · Isolation

Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

Overhead Cable Triceps Extension is an isolation isolation movement for triceps, using Cable Crossover and Rope Attachment. 3 sets of 12-15, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle
Triceps
Equipment
Cable Crossover and Rope Attachment
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 12-15
Rest
60s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Rope on a low or mid pulley, face away, split stance, rope behind the head.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Elbows locked in beside the ears, only the forearms move.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 12-15, resting about 1 minute between them.