Cable High Triceps Extension
Description
The cable high triceps extension uses a high cable pulley with rope or bar attachment. By facing away from the cable and bending forward slightly, you extend the cable forward and down for a tricep extension. The angle creates strong stretch on the triceps long head with constant cable tension.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable High Triceps Extension Instructions
- Set a cable to the highest pulley with a rope or bar attachment.
- Stand facing away from the cable station.
- Grip the attachment behind your head with both hands.
- Step forward and bend slightly at the hips.
- Position your elbows pointing forward and tucked next to your head.
- Brace your core.
- Extend your elbows to push the attachment forward and away.
- Squeeze the triceps at the top, then return to the starting position.
Cable High Triceps Extension Form & Visual
Cable High Triceps Extension Benefits
- Strong stretch on triceps long head
- Constant cable tension through the range
- Different angle than tricep pushdowns
- Builds tricep size
- Useful for hypertrophy training
- Strong peak contraction
Cable High Triceps Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (long head)
- Triceps brachii (medial and lateral heads)
- Anconeus
Cable High Triceps Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Overhead Triceps Extension
- Tricep Pushdown
- Skull Crusher
- Cable Kickback
