cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment)
cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment) — highlighted muscle: triceps

Muscles worked

triceps, shoulders

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cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment)

Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Attach a rope to a cable machine at a high position.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and bring your hands above your head.

  4. 4

    Keep your upper arms close to your head and your elbows pointing forward.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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