Cable Triceps Extension (with rope)
The Cable Triceps Extension (with rope) primarily works the Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Wrist Flexors. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A cable isolation push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: From low pulley cable, grasp ends of rope attachment just under enlarged ends. Raise one arm over head while turning body away from pulley. Face away from pulley with feet staggered. Position ends of ropes behind head or neck and elbows upward over head. Execution: Raise ends of rope overhead by extending forearms until arms are straight. Lower rope attachment until forearms are against upper arms. Repeat. Comments: Let cable attachment pull arm back to maintain full shoulder flexion.Exercise can also be performed seated on bench or seat with back support just below shoulders.
Alternative Exercises
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