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Extra Long Tricep Rope Extension

Bells of Steel

Extra Long Tricep Rope Extension

The Bells of Steel Extra Long Tricep Rope Extension is a 137cm (54in) cable attachment built to solve the “too-short” problem of standard tricep ropes: at more than double the length of a typical rope handle, it lets you pull your arms all the way back on face pulls without the rope hitting your face, and lets triceps fully stretch and contract on pushdowns and overhead extensions instead of running out of cable. It’s made of black twisted nylon rope (25mm diameter) with hard plastic/rubber ends and a metal hook, weighs 3 lb, and works on any cable machine or functional trainer — but it attaches via carabiner, which is not included and must be bought separately. Beyond pushdowns and face pulls, the extra length also suits pull-throughs, rows, and ab work. Coverage is thin and manufacturer-only: no independent editorial review or community discussion turned up alongside the product and blog pages, so treat the manufacturer’s own 5.0-star, 43-review on-site rating as a self-reported number rather than independent verification.

Length 137 cm (54 in)
Weight 3 lb (1.4 kg)
Diameter 25 mm
Material Nylon rope with hard plastic ends
Attachment Carabiner-compatible (carabiner not included)
Manufacturer Bells of Steel
Primary uses Face pulls, tricep pushdowns, overhead tricep extensions, pull-throughs, rows, ab work

What is a Cable Attachment?

What cable attachments are

Cable attachments are the handles and bars that clip to a cable machine, functional trainer, or lat/row station to change the exercise — lat bars, triceps ropes, single-D handles, row/close-grip handles, ankle straps, and more. A small set of them turns one cable stack into dozens of movements.

What to look for

A rotating swivel or ball-bearing joint keeps the cable from twisting and lets the handle track your arm; comfortable, durable grips (knurled metal, rubber, or coated nylon) survive heavy use; and a standard carabiner or snap fits most machines. Match the attachment to the exercises you actually train rather than buying a giant kit you won’t use.

How it compares

Extra Long Tricep Rope Extension GYMAX LAT Pulldown Cable Attachments Yes4All Tricep Pushdowns Bar Veimia Ergonomic Gym Handles
GymRadar rating 3.93/5 3.93/5 3.92/5 3.92/5
Price $17.99
Length 137 cm (54 in)
Weight 3 lb (1.4 kg) 5 lbs
Diameter 25 mm
Material Nylon rope with hard plastic ends Metal bar with rustproof coating; plastic-coated (TPE) grip surface Steel with chrome plating
Attachment Carabiner-compatible (carabiner not included) Snap hook, compatible with lat pulldown machines, cable towers, rowing machines, Smith machines
Manufacturer Bells of Steel GYMAX (Costway) Yes4All
Primary uses Face pulls, tricep pushdowns, overhead tricep extensions, pull-throughs, rows, ab work

3.9/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 3.93/5 5 reviews
Retailer 5.0/5 41 reviews

A simple, purpose-built accessory: a 137cm (54in) nylon rope with hard-plastic ends that solves the “short cable” problem on face pulls, tricep pushdowns, and overhead extensions by letting you pull your arms all the way back without the rope hitting your face or running out of length. Functionality is the standout dimension — the extra length genuinely changes the range of motion for these movements, not just a marketing claim. Value is the weak spot for judging independently: coverage is thin, limited to the manufacturer’s own product page and blog, with no independent editorial review or community thread found, and it requires a carabiner (sold separately) to actually mount it.

  • +Functionality: 137cm (54in) length lets you pull arms fully back on face pulls without the rope hitting your face (Bells of Steel product page)
  • +Functionality: extended reach gives a fuller tricep stretch/contraction on pushdowns and overhead extensions versus a standard-length rope (Bells of Steel blog)
  • +Build quality: 25mm nylon rope diameter is comfortable to grip rather than feeling thin or flimsy (Bells of Steel product page)
  • +Versatility: usable for face pulls, tricep pushdowns, ab work, pull-throughs, and rows on any cable machine with a carabiner attachment point (Bells of Steel blog)
  • Value: no independent editorial review or community discussion found to corroborate the manufacturer's own 5.0-star on-site rating (knowledge base coverage)
  • Functionality: requires a carabiner to mount, which is not included in the purchase (Bells of Steel product page)
  • Durability: no long-term wear data beyond the manufacturer's own durability claims for the nylon rope and plastic end caps (Bells of Steel product page)

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