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Cable Overhead Tricep Extension

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Triceps
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
Cable machine

How to do it

  1. Face away from the pulley with the rope behind your head and step forward into a staggered stance.
  2. Lean forward slightly and keep your elbows beside your head.
  3. Straighten your arms up and forward, then bend them back slowly.

Common mistakes

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.

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