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How to do Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

The cable rope high pulley overhead tricep extension is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a cable machine with a rope attachment. It emphasizes triceps development and also engages the shoulders for stability.

Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension, step by step

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

Muscles worked

Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

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Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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