How to Do Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar)

Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) is a triceps exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar)

  1. 01Face away from the low pulley cable and grip the EZ bar with hands shoulder-width apart.
  2. 02Lift the bar over the head and position the upper arms vertically next to the ears.
  3. 03Lower the bar behind the neck by bending the elbows until the triceps are fully stretched.
  4. 04Press the bar upward in a semi-circular arc until the elbows reach full extension.
  5. 05Inhale on the way down and exhale forcefully during the ascent.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar)

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows pointed toward the ceiling to ensure the stretch remains on the triceps rather than pulling from the lats.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) questions

What muscles does Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) work?

Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) correctly?

Face away from the low pulley cable and grip the EZ bar with hands shoulder-width apart. Lift the bar over the head and position the upper arms vertically next to the ears. Lower the bar behind the neck by bending the elbows until the triceps are fully stretched. Press the bar upward in a semi-circular arc until the elbows reach full extension. Inhale on the way down and exhale forcefully during the ascent.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar)?

Keep the elbows pointed toward the ceiling to ensure the stretch remains on the triceps rather than pulling from the lats.

Is Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) suitable for beginners?

Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar)?

Cable Triceps Overhead Extension (Ez Bar) uses cable.

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