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How to do Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

The cable high pulley overhead tricep extension is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps using a cable machine. It requires the user to extend the arms overhead while keeping the elbows close to the head, focusing on triceps activation.

Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension, step by step

  1. Attach a rope to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. Grasp the rope with both hands and extend your arms overhead.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary.
  4. Slowly lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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