Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
The Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension is an isolation strength exercise performed with a cable machine. It primarily targets the triceps. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
isolationEquipment
cableCategory
strengthInstructions
- Attach a rope to a high pulley cable machine. Face away from the machine.
- Grasp the rope with both hands and step forward, leaning slightly forward with arms overhead.
- Keeping your upper arms close to your head, extend your elbows to straighten your arms.
- Squeeze your triceps at full extension, then slowly lower back to the starting position.
- Keep your elbows pointing forward and avoid flaring them out.