Overhead Rope Tricep Extension primarily works the triceps. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Cable machine and Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- triceps
- Equipment
- Cable machine and Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Overhead Rope Tricep Extension
- Upper arms stay by your ears
- Stretch behind the head, press to straight
Common mistakes
- Flaring the elbows wide
- Cutting the stretch short
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is triceps. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Cable Tricep Pushdown
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Cable Tricep Pushdown · Cable Tricep Pushdown · Dip · Skull Crusher (Lying Triceps Extension) · Close-Grip Bench Press · JM Press
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