Exercise library
Triceps
Rope Overhead Cable Extension
- Primary muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Elbow extension
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Set a rope on a low pulley and step forward with the rope held overhead and elbows high. Extend the arms and split the rope apart at lockout, then lower behind the head under control.
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
- Overhead Cable Tricep ExtensionCableElbow extension
- Reverse-Grip Tricep PushdownCableElbow 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: