Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Overhead Cable Triceps Extension.
A cable isolation exercise for the triceps performed with the pulley set at a high position and the arms raised overhead. This angle places the long head of the triceps under a full stretch, maximizing muscle activation throughout the range of motion.
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The Overhead Cable Triceps Extension is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.