Exercise library
Triceps
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension
- Primary muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Elbow extension
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Face away from a low or high pulley with a rope, arms extended overhead and elbows pointing forward. Extend the arms fully against the cable, then bend the elbows to lower behind the head for a deep stretch.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the triceps — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Cable SkullcrusherCableElbow extension
- Cable Tricep KickbackCableElbow extension
- Reverse-Grip Tricep PushdownCableElbow extension
- Rope Overhead Cable ExtensionCableElbow extension
- Rope Tricep PushdownCableElbow extension
- Single-Arm Cable PushdownCableElbow extension
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the triceps: