Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Standing Single Arm Horizontal Triceps Extension.
A unilateral cable triceps exercise performed standing, with the working arm held horizontal (parallel to the floor) and the elbow extending against the cable's resistance. Setting the pulley at shoulder or chest height keeps the arm horizontal throughout, providing constant tension on the triceps long head.
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The Cable Standing Single Arm Horizontal 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.