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cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment)

cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: cable.

cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

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