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Cable Rope Incline Tricep Extension

Cable Rope Incline Tricep Extension: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentcable
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
triceps, shoulders
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  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. 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.

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