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Cable Rope Tricep Extension

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You can use a rope to tighten your triceps by making your arms more and more tightly attached to your body!

How to Cable Rope Tricep Extension

Starting Position

1. Please position the cable at shoulder level.

2. Spread your legs shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.

3. Keep your elbows close to your body to stabilize.

Proper Form

Lower your arms to in front of your belly button.

2. Slowly return to the starting position while bearing the weight.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when lowering your arms, and inhale when raising your arms.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.

2. Please be careful not to overextend your arms.

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