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Strength exercise

Cable Overhead Extension (Rope)

How to do it

  1. Position yourself at the equipment with proper form.
  2. Start in the flexed position.
  3. Extend through the full range of motion.
  4. Squeeze the target muscle at full extension.
  5. Return to the starting position with control.
  6. Avoid using momentum.

Muscles worked

Triceps BrachiiThree-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension. All Triceps Brachii exercises
CoreMuscles in the abdominal area, responsible for stabilizing the body and supporting movement. All Core exercises
ShouldersMuscles surrounding the shoulder joint, responsible for a wide range of arm movements. All Shoulders exercises

Related Core exercises

Cable Triceps Pushdown (Rope)Ring Support HoldAxle Clean and PressBarbell CleanBarbell Clean and JerkBarbell Hang Clean
Type
Strength
Equipment
Cable Machine
Primary muscles
Triceps Brachii, Core, Shoulders
Measured in
Reps and weight