Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension

Technique

How to perform Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension

1. Attach one D-handle to a low pulley and take the handle in one hand.
2. Turn away from the pulley and use both hands to bring the handle overhead, keeping the cable clear behind you.
3. Keep the working upper arm near your head and use your free hand to steady its elbow.
4. Bend the working elbow to lower the handle behind your head, keeping the upper arm and torso in position.
5. Extend the elbow to return the handle overhead without swinging the upper arm.
6. Lower the handle under control to finish, then repeat with the other arm.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

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