Kneeling Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

Body region

• Arms

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Attach a rope or straight bar to a high pulley and kneel facing away from the station.
2. Hold the attachment behind your head and lean forward slightly from the knees, elbows pointing forward.
3. Extend the arms forward until they are straight.
4. Return slowly until the hands are back behind your head.

Cues

• Keep the hips and torso still.
• Upper arms stay beside the head.

Common mistakes

• Rocking the body forward to move the weight.
• Letting the elbows flare.

Variations

• Incline Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
• One-Arm Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
• One-Arm Reverse-Grip Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
• Overhead Rope Cable Triceps Extension

Alternatives

• Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension
• Triceps Pushdown