Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
Setup
The cross-body angle biases the long head of the triceps.
How to do it well
- Grip a high pulley with one hand
- Extend the arm down across the body
- Squeeze at lockout
Common mistakes
- Moving the upper arm
- Using momentum
Similar exercises
- Cable Skullcrusher
- Katana Tricep Extension
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
- Reverse-Grip Pushdown
- Rope Pushdown
- Single-Arm Cable Pushdown
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.