Single-Arm Cable Cross-body Tricep Extension

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Technique

How to perform Single-Arm Cable Cross-body Tricep Extension

1. Set a cable pulley high and stand sideways with your working arm farthest from the machine.
2. Grip the cable end as demonstrated, or attach a single D-handle; use your free hand to brace on the tower.
3. Hold the working elbow beside your ribs with the elbow bent and the forearm crossing in front of your torso toward the pulley.
4. Keep the upper arm in place and straighten the elbow, moving the hand down toward your working-side hip.
5. Bend the elbow under control to bring the forearm back across the torso without swinging the shoulder.
6. Complete the repetitions, then turn around and repeat with the other arm.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.