TricepsIntermediate
Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
How to do it
- 1
Attach a rope to a pulley at about chest height and face away from the machine.
- 2
Hold the rope behind your head with elbows pointing forward.
- 3
Extend your arms forward and up until they're straight.
- 4
Return slowly to the stretched position.
Common mistakes
- Moving the upper arms instead of the forearms.
- Arching the lower back.
Tips
- A staggered stance improves balance.
- Keeps tension on the long head through a big range.