Cable Standing Single Arm Horizontal Triceps 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
- Single Arm Tricep Extension
How to: Cable Standing Single Arm Horizontal Triceps Extension
- Stand with one side to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart.
- Attach a single handle to the low pulley on the cable machine.
- Grasp the handle with one hand, palm facing down, and step away from the machine.
- Keep your elbow close to your body and extend your arm downwards until the tricep is fully contracted.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbow to drift away from the body.
- Using too much weight, which can compromise form.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is uncomfortable.
- Reduce the weight for a more manageable resistance.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body to isolate the triceps.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid using momentum.
Cable Standing Single Arm Horizontal Triceps Extension Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
cable
upper arms
isolation
exercise