Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Standing High Cross Triceps Extension.
A single-arm cable triceps isolation exercise performed standing, pulling the handle diagonally across the body from a high pulley. The cross-body angle places constant tension on the triceps and adds a rotational stretch at the top of the movement.
The Cable Standing High Cross 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.
