Elbow drifts forward during extension
Upper arm angles forward, reducing long head stretch and loading the lateral head.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec minor
Corrective work
Foam RollPec minor↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Single-Arm Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
Coaching cues
- Set cable high; face away from stack; hold handle overhead with one arm
- Elbow points toward ceiling; flex the elbow to lower hand behind head
- Extend fully; squeeze the long head at lockout
- Keep the elbow pinned — do not let it drift forward during extension
Common faults 3
Torso leans away from cable
Body tilts to assist the extension, removing the overhead isolation.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesQL
Corrective work
Foam RollQL / lumbar↗StretchStanding lateral bend QL stretch↗Wrist flexes under load
Wrist breaks toward the forearm, creating joint stress at the fully loaded stretched position.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗