- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Cable machine
How to do it
- Face away from the pulley with the rope behind your head and step forward into a staggered stance.
- Lean forward slightly and keep your elbows beside your head.
- Straighten your arms up and forward, then bend them back slowly.
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows flare out.
- Arching your lower back.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Cable Overhead Tricep Extension into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.