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Single-Arm Overhead Cable Extension

Main muscle
Triceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Face away from the cable tower holding a handle overhead in one hand.
  2. 2Keep your upper arm close to your head, elbow pointing up.
  3. 3Extend your elbow to press the handle up and forward.
  4. 4Squeeze your tricep hard at full extension.
  5. 5Lower the handle slowly back behind your head.

Coaching cues

  • Elbow points up and stays put
  • Squeeze at lockout
  • Control the stretch
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