Cable Bar High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

Cable Bar High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

Description

The cable bar high pulley overhead tricep extension is a tricep extension done with a high cable and a straight bar. The lifter faces away from the cable and extends the bar overhead. The high cable position keeps tension on the long head.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable High Pulley OH Tri Ext Instructions

  1. Set a cable to the highest position with a straight bar attached.
  2. Face away from the cable and grip the bar overhead.
  3. Step forward into a staggered stance.
  4. Bring the elbows alongside the head.
  5. Brace your core and keep the chest up.
  6. Extend the arms fully overhead.
  7. Squeeze the triceps hard at full extension.
  8. Lower the bar behind the head with control.

Cable High Pulley OH Tri Ext Form & Visual

Cable Bar High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

Cable High Pulley OH Tri Ext Benefits

  • Trains the long head
  • Constant cable tension
  • Strong tricep builder
  • Builds the triceps
  • Useful for arm size

Cable High Pulley OH Tri Ext Muscles Worked

  • Triceps brachii
  • Anconeus
  • Posterior deltoid

Cable High Pulley OH Tri Ext Variations & Alternatives

  • Overhead Tricep Extension
  • Tricep Pushdown
  • Skull Crusher
  • Rope Tricep Extension