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Cable High Triceps Extension

Músculo objetivo
Triceps Brachii
Equipamiento
Cable
Parte del cuerpo
Upper Arms
Tipo
Strength

The cable high triceps extension is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps brachii using a high cable pulley. By keeping constant tension on the triceps through the full range of motion, it builds arm size and lockout strength while sparing the elbow joint from the impact of free weights.

Cómo hacer el Cable High Triceps Extension

  1. 1Set the cable pulley to the highest position and attach a rope or straight bar to the cable.
  2. 2Grip the attachment, step back to create tension, and stand in a slight forward lean with your feet staggered for balance.
  3. 3Raise your upper arms so your elbows point forward and your forearms are roughly parallel to the floor, keeping your upper arms fixed in place.
  4. 4Brace your core and keep your upper arms still as you extend your forearms forward and down until your elbows are fully straight.
  5. 5Squeeze your triceps hard at full extension, holding the contracted position for a brief moment.
  6. 6Bend your elbows under control to let the cable pull your forearms back to the starting position, keeping tension on the triceps.
  7. 7Complete your reps, then step in to release the tension and set the attachment down safely.

Consejos de técnica

  • Keep your upper arms locked in position throughout the set so the movement happens only at the elbow and the triceps do the work.
  • Control the return rather than letting the weight stack snap back, keeping constant tension on the muscle.
  • Exhale as you extend and squeeze at the bottom, then inhale as you return under control.
  • Use a lighter weight than you would for compound pressing so you can keep strict form and feel the triceps working.

Errores comunes

  • Letting the upper arms drift or swing, which turns the movement into a press and takes tension off the triceps.
  • Using too much weight and leaning or jerking the body to move it, which cheats the rep and risks straining the shoulders or lower back.
  • Stopping short of full elbow extension, which skips the peak triceps contraction and leaves results on the table.
  • Letting the cable yank your forearms back too fast, which loses control and removes the productive eccentric tension.

Preguntas frecuentes

What muscles does the cable high triceps extension work?

It isolates the triceps brachii, the muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for straightening the elbow. The constant cable tension keeps the triceps loaded through the full range of motion.

Is the cable high triceps extension good for beginners?

Yes. The cable guides the path of motion and lets you start light, so it is an accessible way for beginners to learn to isolate and feel the triceps without balancing a free weight.

What is a good alternative to the cable high triceps extension?

Other cable triceps isolation moves like the cable pushdown or overhead cable extension work the triceps from different angles using the same equipment.

How many sets and reps should I do?

As an isolation move, 3 to 4 sets of 10 to 15 reps with a controlled tempo works well for building and shaping the triceps. Keep the weight light enough to maintain strict form.

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