Rope tricep pushdown

A triceps exercise with cable pulley, rope attachment. The technique in 7 steps and the muscles it works.

TricepsCable pulleyRope attachment
Movement demonstration
On this page
  1. 1How to do it
  2. 2Muscles worked
  3. 3Alternatives
  4. 4Related exercises

How to do it

  1. 1

    Attach a rope to a cable machine at a high position.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Grasp the rope with both hands, palms facing each other, and bring your hands above your head.

  4. 4

    Keep your upper arms close to your head and your elbows pointing forward.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the rope behind your head by bending your elbows.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment, then extend your arms back up to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary
Triceps
Equipment
Cable pulley, Rope attachment

Alternatives

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