Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension

Description
This exercise involves standing with a cable machine and using a high cross position to perform triceps extensions. The movement involves extending the arms overhead while holding onto the cable handle and engaging the triceps muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension Instructions
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a cable with both hands.
- Extend your arms straight up above your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
- Slowly lower the cable behind your head, bending your elbows and keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Pause for a moment, then use your triceps to extend your arms back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension Form & Visual
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to tone and strengthen them
- Improves overall arm strength and definition
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
- Can be easily modified to increase or decrease resistance
- Requires minimal equipment and can be done at home or in the gym
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension
- Cable Standing Low Cross Triceps Extension
- Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
- Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension
- Dumbbell Kickback
- Close Grip Bench Press
- Skull Crushers
- Triceps Pushdown
- Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
- Single Arm Triceps Pushdown