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Cable rope incline tricep extension

Intermediate

Cable rope incline tricep extension 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 high pulley and adjust the incline bench to a comfortable angle.
  2. 2Stand facing away from the pulley with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grasp the rope with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight overhead.
  4. 4Keep your elbows close to your head and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. 5Lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows until your forearms touch your biceps.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Dumbbell incline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Ez barbell incline triceps extensionEZ bar
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
  • Cable incline triceps extensionCable
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

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