Cable Seated High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Seated High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

  1. Sit on a cable machine with the pulley placed at the highest setting.
  2. Grasp the cable with both hands and extend your arms overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  3. Lower the cable behind your head while keeping your elbows stationary.
  4. 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.

Tags

triceps
strength
cable
upper arms
resistance training
fitness

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