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How To Do Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension ???

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How To Do Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension ???

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Want to know how to do Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension exercise? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.

 

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WHAT IS CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION EXERCISE ?

Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension exercise is performed to make the triceps stronger and also working out the upper back/traps.

 

WHAT MUSCLES DOES CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION WORKOUT ?

Primary muscle: Triceps are the primary muscles which are benefited by perfomring Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension.
Secondary muscle: The secondary muscles benefited by doing  Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension include Upper Back / Traps.

 

WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES A CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION EXERCISE REQUIRE ?

The Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension requires a cable station to be performed.

 

HOW TO DO CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION ?

Following the 8 steps mentioned below, you can perform the Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension:

  1. Get a rope attached to the bottom of a cable station.
  2. Turn your back towards the cable station and hold the rope with a neutral grip of your hands.
  3. Completely stretch your arms towards the ceiling of the floor such that your hands are risen above the level of your head.
  4. Starting Position: Keep your elbows near to your head.
  5. Inhale your breathe and lower the rope you’re holding without moving your upper arms.
  6. While you are extending your triceps and they’re squeezing, hold there till the count of one.
  7. Final position: Exhale your breathe and return to the initial/starting position by flexing your triceps.
  8. Repeat the above steps in order to complete your sets.

 

ARE THERE ANY OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO PERFORM CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSIONS ?

Yes!

  • You can also perform this exercise by sitting on a bench or a seat that has a back support.
  •  Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension can also be performed by using a single dumbbell instead of using the rope.

 

WHAT IS THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF WORKING OUT CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION ?

The workout difficulty level for Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extensions fluctuates between Moderate to Hard.

 

WHO ALL CAN PERFORM CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION ?

Men as well as women can perform Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension.

 

WHICH OTHER RELATED EXERCISES  EFFECT THE SAME PRIMARY MUSCLE GROUPS AS CABLE ROPE OVERHEAD TRICEPS EXTENSION DOES ?

There are 5 other exercises that can work over the same primary muscleS:

    1. Triceps Cable Pushdown
    2. Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
    3. Hindu / Judo Push Up / Dive Bombers
    4. Seated Barbell Military Press

This is just not the end. Find out the other best bodybuilding exercises here.

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