Standing Overhead Cable Extensions
Standing Overhead Cable Extensions
Instructions
- Stand with your back facing a cable machine. The triceps bar should be attached to the upper pulley.
- Grab the triceps bar. Keep one foot forward and one behind for support, then lean forward.
- The starting position has your elbows bent at 90 degrees, pointing straight forward, with the bar above your head.
- Slowly extend your elbows until your arms are straight. Try not to move your upper arms, just extend the elbows.
- Hold for 2 seconds, contracting triceps muscles, then slowly return to starting position.
Tips
- Be careful not to hit your head with the cable when doing this exercise. You should use light weight and focus on the triceps contraction.
| Primary muscles | Triceps |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Lateral delts Posterior delts |