---
title: "Cable Overhead Extension Rope"
description: "Attach a rope handle to the high pulley on a cable machine."
locale: en
slug: cable-overhead-extension-rope
url: "https://hi.fitness/exercises/cable-overhead-extension-rope"
primaryMuscle: "Triceps"
secondaryMuscles: ["Forearms"]
equipment: ["Cable"]
category: "Strength"
format: "Reps · Weight"
video: "https://hi.fitness/exercise-media/public/video/1c04fa87-cable-overhead-extension-rope.mp4"
updatedAt: 2026-10-20T13:27:28+00:00
---
# Cable Overhead Extension Rope

Attach a rope handle to the high pulley on a cable machine.

## How to do it

1. Attach a rope handle to the high pulley on a cable machine. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, back to the machine, and grasp the rope handle with both hands, palms facing each other.
2. Step forward to create tension in the cable. Extend your arms straight in level with your torso, keeping your elbows close to your head.
3. Lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
4. Extend your arms back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

## Form tips

- Keep your back straight and avoid using momentum.
- Focus on squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
- Exhale as you extend your arms and inhale as you lower the rope.

## Similar exercises

- [Barbell Lying Triceps Skull Crusher](https://hi.fitness/exercises/barbell-lying-triceps-skull-crusher) - Triceps · Barbell
- [Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-lying-triceps-extension) - Triceps · Dumbbell
- [Tricep Extension Machine](https://hi.fitness/exercises/tricep-extension-machine) - Triceps · Machine
- [Barbell Lying Extension](https://hi.fitness/exercises/barbell-lying-extension) - Triceps · Barbell
- [Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension on Floor](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-lying-triceps-extension-on-floor) - Triceps · Dumbbell
- [Dumbbell Lying One Arm Neutral Triceps Extension](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-lying-one-arm-neutral-triceps-extension) - Triceps · Dumbbell
- [Dumbbell Overhead Extension Seated](https://hi.fitness/exercises/dumbbell-overhead-extension-seated) - Triceps · Dumbbell
- [EZ Bar Overhead Extensions Standing](https://hi.fitness/exercises/ez-bar-overhead-extensions-standing) - Triceps · EZ bar