Description

Tricep presses on the cable tower with a rope is an exercise to train the triceps in isolation. In this variation, the elbow joint is only flexed to a maximum of 90° and is therefore gentler on the joint.

Exercise

Triceps press

With rope (elbow-friendly version)

Type: Bilateral Rest: 120s Equipment: Kabelzug

Tutorial

1

Start by adjusting the cable to approximately head height and use a long rope or two short ropes.
2

Stand in front of the cable tower and grasp the ends of the rope so that your palms are facing inwards (neutral grip). Keep your upper arms close to your body and lean forward slightly with your upper body.
3

Now extend your arms almost completely downwards in a powerful but controlled manner. The upper arms remain in the same position. Exhale and tense the triceps hard.
4

Bend your elbows slowly and under full control until your elbow joints are bent no more than 90°. Breathe in as you do this.
5

One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.

Tip

Make sure that your upper arms do not move outwards and that you do not use your upper body to push. Always keep your upper body straight throughout the exercise. The elbow is only extended by the triceps muscles. Only bend your elbow joints until they have reached a 90° angle, but no further.