Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension
Description
This exercise involves using a cable machine with a high pulley to perform a tricep extension movement. The cable is pulled overhead and the arms are extended to work the tricep muscles.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Instructions
- Attach a rope to the high pulley of a cable machine.
- Stand facing away from the machine and grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Bring your hands up to your head, keeping your elbows close to your ears.
- Extend your arms upward, straightening your elbows and contracting your triceps.
- Lower the rope back down to your head, keeping your elbows in the same position.
- Repeat for desired number of reps.
Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Form & Visual
Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, which are responsible for extending the elbow joint
- Helps to build strength and definition in the triceps
- Improves overall upper body strength and stability
- Can be easily modified to target different areas of the triceps muscle
- Allows for a full range of motion, which can help to prevent injury and improve flexibility
Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Anconeus
Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Rope Low Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension
- Cable Rope Overhead Tricep Extension with Straight Bar
- Cable Rope Overhead Tricep Extension with V-Bar
- Cable Rope Overhead Tricep Extension with Rope
- Dumbbell Overhead Tricep Extension
- EZ-Bar Overhead Tricep Extension
- Single-Arm Cable Rope Overhead Tricep Extension
- Standing Overhead Tricep Extension with Resistance Band
