Cable Overhead Extension
The Cable Overhead Extension primarily works the Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head), with secondary activation of the Anconeus and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Rope cable overhead tricep extension pressing upward overhead.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head) |
| Secondary | Anconeus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Lateral Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Medial Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Extend through full range of motion against resistance. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head).
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