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Cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment)

Intermediate

Cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment) is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a rope to a cable machine at a high position.
  2. 2Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and bring your hands above your head.
  4. 4Keep your upper arms close to your head and your elbows pointing forward.
  5. 5Slowly lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Barbell seated overhead triceps extensionBarbell
  • Barbell standing overhead triceps extensionBarbell
  • Dumbbell seated reverse grip one arm overhead tricep extensionDumbbell
  • Cable rope high pulley overhead tricep extensionCable
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Cable kickbackCable
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