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Cable standing one arm triceps extension

Intermediate

Cable standing one arm triceps extension is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

Trained one side at a time.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing the cable machine.
  2. 2Hold the cable handle with your right hand, palm facing down, and position your arm so that it is fully extended and parallel to the ground.
  3. 3Keep your elbow stationary and close to your body.
  4. 4Slowly bend your elbow, lowering the cable handle towards the back of your head.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then extend your arm back to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch sides and perform the exercise with your left arm.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Dumbbell standing one arm extensionDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Barbell standing overhead triceps extensionBarbell
  • Cable standing reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extensionCable
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Cable kickbackCable
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