Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
- With your right hand, grasp a single handle attached to the high-cable pulley using a supinated (underhand; palms facing up) grip. You should be standing directly in front of the weight stack.
- Now pull the handle down so that your upper arm and elbow are locked in to the side of your body. Your upper arm and forearm should form an acute angle (less than 90-degrees). You can keep the other arm by the waist and you can have one leg in front of you and the other one back for better balance. This will be your starting position.
- As you contract the triceps, move the single handle attachment down to your side until your arm is straight. Breathe out as you perform this movement. Tip: Only the forearms should move. Your upper arms should remain stationary at all times.
- Squeeze the triceps and hold for a second in this contracted position.
- Slowly return the handle to the starting position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then perform the same movement with the other arm.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do cable one arm tricep extension work?
Cable One Arm Tricep Extension primarily works the triceps.
What equipment do I need for cable one arm tricep extension?
Cable One Arm Tricep Extension uses cable machine.
Cable One Arm Tricep Extension: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Cable One Arm Tricep Extension is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of cable one arm tricep extension?
Dumbbell Tricep Extension -Pronated Grip, One Arm Pronated Dumbbell Triceps Extension, One Arm Supinated Dumbbell Triceps Extension train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my cable one arm tricep extension reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; cable one arm tricep extension can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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