Cable Overhead Tricep Extension Straight Bar

How to do it

Squeeze your triceps hard for one second at full extension each rep.

1. 1

   Attach a straight bar to a high pulley and grasp it with an overhand grip.

2. 2

   Step forward to create tension on the cable, and bend forward slightly at the waist.

3. 3

   Extend your arms overhead, keeping your elbows close to your head.

4. 4

   Lower the bar by bending your elbows, keeping the upper arms stationary.

5. 5

   Extend your arms back to the starting position, contracting your triceps.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common mistakes

• ✕Leaning too far forward at the waist
• ✕Letting the wrists bend backward under load
• ✕Stepping too close to the cable machine