EXERCISES: Overhead Cable Rope Triceps Press

Oxygen Magazine (March 2004) Model: Jennie Hanke

I like this exercise the best for the triceps because it also engages the abs. I also find that it puts less stress on the elbow joints than does the DB overhead extension. Sometimes when I start lifting really heavy with a DB overhead it starts to hurt my elbows so this is better for me.

I stand with one foot in front of the other in a close lunge position. I bend my knees slightly (as always...keep soft knees) and I bend at the waist, engage my abs and pull...just like Jennie is in the photo above.

I usually use put 40-50 lbs on the cable machine with this exercise. Always think about the muscle group you are working, engage and squeeze that muscle group.