Triceps extension with a cable machine and rope of knees
IntermediateUpdated 27/02/2026
Position

Starting position
4
How to perform it
Extend the elbow while keeping the upper arm as stable as the variation allows. Return slowly and do not let the resistance pull the joint back abruptly. Use a steady tempo: control the return phase in particular and avoid relying on momentum. Exhale through the hardest part and inhale as you recover the starting position.
Muscles worked
shoulderstriceps
Tips
Check that the movement stays stable in both directions and that the torso is not compensating. The goal is controlled loading of shoulders and triceps; match resistance and range to a intermediate level and never force a painful repetition. Keep resistance continuous and avoid letting the cable or band suddenly go slack.