Cable Standing Crossover Overhead Tricep Extension
Description
The cable standing crossover overhead tricep extension uses two cables from a crossover machine to load both arms at once. The lifter stands in the center and presses the handles overhead from behind the head. The dual cable setup creates strong constant tension on the long head.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Standing Crossover Overhead Tricep Extension Instructions
- Set both cables on a crossover to low positions with single handles.
- Stand in the center facing away from the cables.
- Grip a handle in each hand and bring them up behind the head.
- Step forward to take tension on both cables.
- Brace your core and keep the chest tall.
- Keep the upper arms vertical pointing at the ceiling.
- Extend both elbows pressing the handles up overhead.
- Lower the handles back down with control.
Cable Standing Crossover Overhead Tricep Extension Form & Visual
Cable Standing Crossover Overhead Tricep Extension Benefits
- Strong tricep builder
- Dual cable constant tension
- Trains the long head
- Builds tricep size
- Useful arm builder
- Strong cable move
Cable Standing Crossover Overhead Tricep Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
- Forearm flexors
Cable Standing Crossover Overhead Tricep Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Overhead Tricep Extension
- Cable Pushdown
- Skullcrusher
- French Press
