High-Pulley Cable Overhead Extension

Arms · Cable · Beginner

How to do High-Pulley Cable Overhead Extension — animated demonstration

How to do it

  1. Attach a rope to a high pulley and stand facing away from the machine.
  2. Grasp the rope with both hands and extend your arms overhead.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary.
  4. Slowly lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows.
  5. Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Triceps
Secondary: Shoulders

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