How to perform the High Cable Overhead Triceps Extension
- 1Stand facing away from the cable machine, set the handle at a high point, grab it with both hands, and step forward so the cable is behind your head with your elbows bent and close to your ears, feet in a comfortable staggered stance. Brace your abs, keep your chest tall, and keep your head in a neutral position.
- 2Without letting your elbows flare out, slowly straighten your arms overhead until they’re almost fully straight, squeezing the back of your upper arms as you breathe out. Pause briefly, then control the weight back by bending your elbows and breathing in, stopping just before the weight stack touches to keep tension on your triceps.
Coach tips
- Pick a weight that lets you move smoothly without arching your lower back or leaning forward.
- Keep your elbows tucked in and still; if they swing or flare out, the work shifts away from your triceps.
- Think about pushing the handle up and away using the back of your arms, not your shoulders or lower back.
Train triceps smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the High Cable Overhead Triceps Extension into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next High Cable Overhead Triceps Extension weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much triceps you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The High Cable Overhead Triceps Extension fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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