
Standing Low-Pulley One-Arm Triceps Extension
Hold the handle overhead with one arm and lower it behind your head in a semicircular path. The upper arm stays vertical and still; only the forearm moves.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · start
Grab a single handle with your left arm next to the low pulley machine. Turn away from the machine keeping the handle to the side of your body with your arm fully extended. Now use both hands to elevate the single handle directly above the head with the palm facing forward. Keep your upper arm completely vertical (perpendicular to the floor) and put your right hand on your left elbow to help keep it steady. This is the starting position.
02 · lower · Key step
Keeping your upper arms close to your head (elbows in) and perpendicular to the floor, lower the resistance in a semicircular motion behind your head until your forearms touch your biceps. Tip: The upper arms should remain stationary and only the forearms should move. Breathe in as you perform this step.
03 · extend
Go back to the starting position by using the triceps to raise the single handle. Breathe out as you perform this step.
04 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
05 · switch arms
Switch arms and repeat the exercise.
What's working
3D
- Triceps Brachii
Primary · 221 exercises
- Pectoralis Major
Secondary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
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