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Cable standing reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extension

Intermediate

Cable standing reverse grip one arm overhead tricep 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 facing away from the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. 2Hold the cable handle with an underhand grip and extend your arm overhead, keeping your elbow close to your head.
  3. 3Keep your upper arm stationary and slowly lower the cable handle behind your head by bending your elbow.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then extend your arm back to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

What to do instead

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

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Cable kickbackCable
  • Dumbbell standing triceps extensionDumbbell
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