This exercise involves standing with a cable machine and using a high cross position to perform triceps extensions. The movement involves extending the arms overhead while holding onto the cable handle and engaging the triceps muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to tone and strengthen them
- Improves overall arm strength and definition
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
- Can be easily modified to increase or decrease resistance
- Requires minimal equipment and can be done at home or in the gym
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a cable with both hands.
- Extend your arms straight up above your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
- Slowly lower the cable behind your head, bending your elbows and keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Pause for a moment, then use your triceps to extend your arms back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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BACK VIEW
Triceps
Primary