Overhead Cable Triceps Extension

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An overhead cable extension that places the long head of the triceps under substantial lengthened tension.

- Elbow extension (Movement Pattern)

An isolation-oriented pattern that straightens the elbow against resistance.

Exercise	- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
Force Type	- push
Movement Pattern	- Elbow extension
Muscles Involved	- 4
Kinetic chain	- open
Is compound	- No
Laterality	- bilateral
Contraction Mode	- dynamic
Body Position	- standing
Skill Level	- intermediate

Muscle	Name	Details
	Long head of triceps brachii
	Lateral head of triceps brachii
	Medial head of triceps brachii

An overhead cable extension that places the long head of the triceps under substantial lengthened tension.

- Elbow extension (Movement Pattern)

An isolation-oriented pattern that straightens the elbow against resistance.

Exercise	- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
Force Type	- push
Movement Pattern	- Elbow extension
Muscles Involved	- 4
Kinetic chain	- open
Is compound	- No
Laterality	- bilateral
Contraction Mode