Equipmentcable
Difficultybeginner
tricepsupper arms
Cable Pushdown (With Rope Attachment)
The cable pushdown (with rope attachment) is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It is performed using a cable machine with a rope attachment, focusing on extending the elbows to work the triceps while also engaging the forearms as secondary muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Attach a rope attachment to a high pulley on a cable machine.
- 2.Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
- 3.Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
- 4.Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- 5.Exhale and push the rope downward by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.
- 6.Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position by allowing your elbows to flex.
- 7.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
forearms
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