cable rope incline tricep extension - reverse variation

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with cable.

cable rope incline tricep extension - reverse variation demonstration
cable rope incline tricep extension - reverse variation — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do cable rope incline tricep extension - reverse variation

  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. (reverse variation) 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.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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