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cable rope incline tricep extension

cable rope incline tricep extension exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: cable.

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