When finding great exercises for triceps. The overhead rope triceps extension is a great option.

For this blog post, we are going to discuss the Overhead Rope Triceps Extensions exercise.

Be sure to warm up properly before performing any movement. Also, proper form is critical for staying injury free and performing the movement correctly. When first starting it’s important to perform the movement correctly before adding weight. 

How to Perform an Overhead Rope Triceps Extensions

The Overhead Rope Triceps Extensions involves an in-depth step by step approach in order to perform properly.  

So let’s get started!

How to perform the movement: 

1. Get in starting position. (see video in this post for a demonstration on how to do this)
2. Stand with your back against the pulley machine and have a slightly split stance for extra stability. (see video in this post for a demonstration on how to do this)
3. Keep rope back as far as possible and have elbows pointing up towards the ceiling. 
4. Inhale and extend your forearms. Pulling the rope up towards the ceiling.
5. Contract triceps hard at the top (when arms are extended)
6. Slowly bring the weight back down to the starting position. Exhale when bring the weight back down. 

Congratulations you have now learned how to perform Overhead Rope Triceps Extensions!