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Cable pushdown (with rope attachment)

Beginner

Cable pushdown (with rope attachment) is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a rope attachment to a high pulley on a cable machine.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
  3. 3Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing each other.
  4. 4Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. 5Exhale and push the rope downward by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position by allowing your elbows to flex.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable pushdownCable
  • Cable one arm tricep pushdownCable
  • Cable reverse-grip pushdownCable
  • Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar)Cable
  • Barbell reverse grip skullcrusherBarbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other

Harder variations

  • Cable reverse grip triceps pushdown (sz-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Cable overhead triceps extension (rope attachment)Cable
  • Cable rope incline tricep extensionCable
  • Dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extensionDumbbell
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