Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
TricepsCableBeginner
Cable tension plus overhead stretch for the long head of the triceps.
Muscle worked
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Difficulty
Beginner
Time per set
30-60s
How to perform
Step by step, every rep
01
Set cable low or mid
Attach a rope and face away from the stack.
02
Bring rope overhead
Step forward into a staggered stance with elbows pointing forward.
03
Extend elbows
Straighten arms while keeping ribs down.
04
Return to stretch
Let hands come behind the head under control.
Common mistakes
Avoid these
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Arching the back
Lower back takes the overhead position. Fix: Brace ribs down and use a staggered stance.
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Elbows flaring wide
Triceps lose tension. Fix: Keep elbows mostly forward.
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No stretch
Long-head stimulus drops. Fix: Return behind the head in a pain-free range.
Progressions
Scale it up or down
Make it easier
- Overhead triceps extension
- Tricep pushdown
- Light rope extension
Make it harder
- Paused stretch reps
- Single-arm cable overhead extension
- Drop set rope extensions
How to program it
Sets, reps, rest
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build Strength | 3-4 | 6-8 | 90-120s | Heavy enough to need focus, light enough to control. |
| Build Muscle | 3-4 | 8-15 | 60-90s | Moderate. Last 2 reps should burn without breaking form. |
| Build Endurance | 2-3 | 15-25 | 45-60s | Lighter. Smooth tempo and constant tension. |
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