How to Do Cable Overhead Tricep Extension

Form Cues

1. 1

   Set cable low, grip rope attachment behind head with elbows pointing forward, extend arms fully overhead

2. 2

   Keep upper arms stationary throughout

3. 3

   Face away from the machine with a slight forward lean or split stance for stability

4. 4

   Squeeze the triceps hard at full extension before returning slowly

Common Mistakes

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  Letting elbows flare out wide — keep them pointing straight ahead to maximize tricep stretch and isolation

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  Letting the upper arms drift backward during the extension instead of staying fixed

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  Using too much weight, which forces the shoulders to compensate for the triceps