# Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/overhead-cable-triceps-extension

Also known as: Cable Overhead Triceps Extension, Overhead Cable High Pulley Triceps Extension, Overhead Cable Tricep Extension, Cable Overhead Extension

Body region: Arms

## Muscles

- Main: Triceps
- Helps: Anconeus
- Holds: Deltoid, Erector Spinae, Rectus Abdominis

## Equipment

- Cable Station

## Technique

1. Attach a straight bar to a cable set at about chest height or higher, take it overhand and turn away from the station.
2. Step forward into a split stance with the bar behind your head and the elbows pointing forward.
3. Extend the arms forward and up until they are straight.
4. Let the hands return slowly behind your head.

### Cues

- Upper arms stay close to your head.
- Brace the abs so the lower back does not arch.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the elbows drift wide.
- Moving the upper arms instead of just the forearms.
- Leaning forward far enough to turn it into a press.

## Variations

- [Incline Overhead Cable Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-overhead-cable-triceps-extension)
- [Kneeling Overhead Cable Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/kneeling-overhead-cable-triceps-extension)
- [One-Arm Overhead Cable Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-overhead-cable-triceps-extension)
- [One-Arm Reverse-Grip Overhead Cable Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-supinated-overhead-cable-triceps-extension)
- [Overhead Rope Cable Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/overhead-rope-triceps-extension)

## Alternatives

- [Overhead Barbell Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/overhead-barbell-triceps-extension)
- [Triceps Pushdown](https://heatsy.app/ex/triceps-pushdown)