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cable pushdown (with rope attachment)

cable pushdown (with rope attachment) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: cable.

cable pushdown (with rope attachment) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

forearms

How to perform

  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.