Single-Arm Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Triceps · Long head
- Medium load
- Triceps · Lateral head and Triceps · Medial head
- Low load
- Core
How to do it
Set a single handle on a low pulley and face away. Raise the working arm overhead with the elbow bent and the hand behind your head. Extend the elbow, then return slowly while keeping your torso steady. Repeat on the other side.
Form cues
- Keep your working arm raised.
- Avoid leaning away from the cable.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWristLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.