Katana Tricep Extension

An isolation cable exercise for the triceps brachii.

  • Triceps
  • Cable
  • Isolation

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Muscles worked

MainTriceps brachii

Setup

Face away from the stack and press the handle overhead to load the long head.

How to do it well

  • Grip a high pulley overhead behind the head
  • Extend the arms up and forward
  • Squeeze at lockout

Common mistakes

  • Dropping the elbows too low
  • Using momentum

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.