Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
How to do the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
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Cable
How to do the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
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With your right hand, grasp a single handle attached to the high-cable pulley using a supinated (underhand; palms facing up) grip. You should be standing directly in front of the weight stack.
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Now pull the handle down so that your upper arm and elbow are locked in to the side of your body. Your upper arm and forearm should form an acute angle (less than 90-degrees). You can keep the other arm by the waist and you can have one leg in front of you and the other one back for better balance. This will be your starting position.
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As you contract the triceps, move the single handle attachment down to your side until your arm is straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Your upper arms should remain stationary at all times.
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Squeeze the triceps and hold for a second in this contracted position.
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Slowly return the handle to the starting position.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform the same movement with the other arm.
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Cable One Arm Tricep Extension: common questions
What muscles does the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension work?
The Cable One Arm Tricep Extension primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable One Arm Tricep Extension is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension?
To do the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable One Arm Tricep Extension is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Cable One Arm Tricep Extension with correct form?
With your right hand, grasp a single handle attached to the high-cable pulley using a supinated (underhand; palms facing up) grip. You should be standing directly in front of the weight stack. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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