ONE HAND CABLE TRICEP EXTENSION

Muscles Trained :
Triceps

Joint Actions :
Elbow Extension

Instructions :

1. Stand erect in shoulder width stance with knees flexed (bent) slightly and eyes straight ahead.
2. Face away from the machine underneath a high cable pulley.
3. Grasp the handle with one hand in pronated (overhand) grip.
4. Place upper arms parallel to the body and allow the elbow to flex (bend) fully,
5. To begin the movement, press the weight toward the floor by extending (straightening) the arm.
6. Exhale throughout the downward movement phase.
7. Continue the movement until the arm is fully extended (straight).
8. Allow weight to slowly return to starting position by flexing (bending) the arm.
9. Inhale throughout the upward movement phase.
10. Repeat movement for desired number of repetitions.

Variations :

None.

Common Mistakes :

1. Leaning forward throughout the downward movement phase in order to assist the triceps with shoulder support.
2. Letting the weight rise too rapidly.

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