Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension

Cross-body extension with one hand: the forearm travels toward the opposite side.

• Isolation
• Cable
• Intermediate

How to do it

• High cable with the handle in one hand, taking the forearm across to the opposite side
• Keep the elbow fixed and pointing in the same direction throughout
• Extend to lockout squeezing the triceps and return under control

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 10–15 reps · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: 2 s on the way down, squeeze 1 s at the peak and stay in control, no swinging

Common mistakes

• Letting the elbow flare out
• Moving the elbow to help the push

Muscles worked

Primary

• Triceps

Alternatives

• Cross-Face Triceps Extension
• Skullcrusher / Overhead Extension
• Dumbbell Tate Press