Facing away from a low pulley with a rope held overhead, the elbows bend to lower it behind the head and extend back up: the triceps worked with the arm raised, which grew them about 40% more than the same work with the arm at the side.
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Triceps extension family
Overhead cable triceps extension
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Facing away from a low pulley with a rope held overhead, the elbows bend to lower it behind the head and extend back up: the triceps worked with the arm raised, which grew them about 40% more than the same work with the arm at the side.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA cable machine
Muscle focusTriceps · Shoulders
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand facing away from a low pulley, the rope's ends held overhead in a neutral grip, the elbows close to the head.
Bend the elbows to lower the rope slowly behind the head, the upper arms staying still.
Extend the arms back up overhead.
Form cues
Keep the elbows pointing forward rather than flaring out.
Brace the trunk so the low back doesn't arch.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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