Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
The cable overhead tricep extension targets the long head of the triceps by placing the arms overhead during the extension. The cable provides constant tension that dumbbells cannot match, especially at the stretched position.
How to Perform
Attach a rope to a low cable, face away from the machine, and bring the rope behind your head.
Start with elbows bent and forearms behind your head, upper arms close to your ears.
Extend your arms forward and up until they are completely straight.
Lower the rope back behind your head slowly, feeling the stretch in the long head.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Letting the elbows flare out wide, which reduces long head activation.
Using the shoulders and back to assist the extension instead of isolating the triceps.
Standing too close to the cable, which creates a poor line of pull.
Muscle Activation
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