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cable standing pulldown (with rope)

cable standing pulldown (with rope) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: biceps. Equipment: cable.

cable standing pulldown (with rope) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
biceps
Muscle group
forearms
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

forearms, shoulders

How to perform

  1. Attach a rope to the cable machine at the highest setting.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing down.
  4. Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
  5. Pull the rope down towards your thighs, squeezing your biceps.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly release the rope back up.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.