Cable Standing Single-Arm Triceps Extension
This exercise isolates the triceps muscles individually.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Place a cable pulley on the highest setting and adjust a stirrup handle to the pulley.
- Stand facing the weight stack and grasp the handle with and underhand grip.
- Keep your back straight, your abs drawn in and your knees slightly bent.
- Starting at the top, push your arm down until it is straight, feeling the concentration in your tricep.
- Slowly return to starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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