Zirv FitnessStrength exercise
Cable Overhead Extension (Single Arm)
How to do it
- Face away from a low pulley, gripping the handle in one hand and stepping forward until that arm is extended overhead.
- Brace the core and keep the hips square as the elbow bends to lower the handle behind the head.
- Extend the elbow to press the handle back overhead, isolating the triceps brachii on the working arm.
- Keep the upper arm close to the ear and stationary throughout, using the free hand to steady the upper arm if needed.
- Inhale as the handle lowers, exhale as you press it back up.
- Common fault: avoid letting the torso twist toward the working arm to assist the extension.
Muscles worked
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises
CoreThe group of trunk muscles across the abdomen, sides, and lower back that stabilize the spine and pelvis and transfer force between the upper and lower body. All Core exercises
Related Triceps exercises
- Type
- Strength
- Equipment
- Cable Machine
- Primary muscles
- Triceps, Core
- Measured in
- Reps and weight
- Tools
- 1RM Calculator