Upper Pulley Triceps Extension
Upper Pulley Triceps Extension

Upper Pulley Triceps Extension

Reps10 times
Calories burned288 kcal
LevelBeginner
Triceps

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Grip the straight or angled handle attached to the upper pulley cable as shown. Use a reverse grip (palms facing down). Brushes at shoulder width. Stand up straight, leaning forward slightly. Part of the arm from shoulder to elbow next to the torso and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms are facing the simulator. This will be your starting position. As you exhale, straining your triceps, lower the handle down. Keep moving until the bar touches your thighs and your arms are fully extended and perpendicular to the floor. Part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow should remain motionless, the movement is performed only by the forearms. After a short pause, while inhaling, slowly raise the handle, returning to the starting position. Complete the required number of repetitions. Variations: You can also do this exercise using the EZ or V-handle. In this case, place your thumbs above your little fingers. If you are attaching a rope handle to the cable, use a reverse grip for this exercise.

How to perform the exercise

10 times
288 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Grip

Take the straight or angled handle of the high pulley with an overhand grip, palms down and hands shoulder-width apart.

02

Start

Stand upright with a slight forward lean; the upper arm is at your side and perpendicular to the floor, forearms toward the machine.

03

Pushdown

Exhale and push the handle down by tensing the triceps until it touches your thighs and the arms are fully straight.

04

Control

The upper arm stays still; only the forearms move.

05

Return

After a short pause, inhale and slowly raise the handle to the start position.

Variants

Beginner
Use light weight and focus on control.
Middle
Work with a moderate weight through a full range.
Professional
Use an EZ or V handle with the thumbs above the pinkies.

Which muscles are working

Triceps and chest

TricepsPectoralShoulders

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Develops the triceps.
Balance
Constant cable tension boosts effectiveness.
Simply
Easy to dose the load.
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Contraindications

Acute elbow pain.
Recent elbow injuries.
Medical prohibition of weighted extensions.
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Recommendations

Elbows
Keep the elbows at your sides.
Shoulder
Do not move the shoulder.
Range
Fully straighten the arms at the bottom.

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