Form cues
- Keep upper arms stationary
- Elbows close
- Extend fully
- Avoid arching back
Exercise
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
Upper arms, cable
An isolation exercise using a rope attachment on a high pulley to target the triceps overhead.
Target: triceps. Also works: deltoids, forearms.
Steps
- Attach a rope to a high pulley.
- Stand (or kneel) with back facing the machine.
- Grasp rope, step forward, and lean slightly.
- Keep upper arms still, extend elbows bringing rope forward/upward.
- Return to starting position slowly.
Common mistakes
- Moving upper arms
- Flaring elbows
- Arching or swinging back
Breathing
Exhale as you extend, inhale as you bend elbows.
In the app, search for Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension and add it to a workout.