Cable Seated High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Triceps Extension, Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
How to: Cable Seated High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension
- Sit on a cable machine with the pulley placed at the highest setting.
- Grasp the cable with both hands and extend your arms overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
- Lower the cable behind your head while keeping your elbows stationary.
- Extend your arms back to the starting position, fully engaging your triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring out elbows during the lift.
- Using too much weight, leading to improper form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight if full range of motion is not achievable.
- Perform in a seated position on a bench to stabilize the core.
Tips
- Keep your elbows positioned close to your head to avoid straining your shoulders.
- Use a controlled motion, avoiding the use of momentum.
- Maintain a straight posture throughout the exercise.
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Tags
triceps
strength
cable
upper arms
resistance training
fitness