A triceps extension exercise using a dual cable machine to work each arm independently.
- +Allows for a full range of motion
- +Isolates triceps effectively
- +Adjustable resistance for progressive overload
- –Can be difficult to maintain proper form
- –Potential for uneven muscle activation
- –Requires coordination to keep movements symmetrical
This exercise targets:
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Triceps
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Set two high pulleys with single handles; stand centered between them
- Grab each handle, step forward into a staggered stance, slight forward lean
- Raise elbows up by your ears; upper arms stay still and angled forward
- Brace core, ribs down, wrists neutral
- Extend your elbows to straighten the arms forward; squeeze triceps
- Control the return, bending only at the elbows (don’t let elbows flare)
- Exhale as you extend, inhale as you return
- Use a weight you can control without arching your lower back