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Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown

Isolate and strengthen your triceps with the cable bar pushdown. A simple, effective exercise for bigger arms.

The Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown mainly works the triceps. You'll need: cable machine and straight bar attachment.

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Required Equipment

Cable Machine
Cable Machine
Straight Bar Attachment
Straight Bar Attachment

Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown Muscles Worked

Primary

Triceps (triceps brachii)

How to do the Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown

  1. Stand in front of a cable machine with a straight bar or rope attachment connected to a high pulley.

  2. Grasp the bar or rope with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at about shoulder-width apart.

  3. Position your elbows close to your torso, and maintain a slight bend in your knees for stability.

  4. Without moving your upper arms, exhale and push the bar down by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.

  5. Keep your wrist straight and rigid, and focus on using your triceps to perform the movement.

  6. Pause at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.

  7. Inhale and slowly release the bar back up to the starting position, allowing your elbows to bend without moving your upper arms.

  8. Complete the desired number of repetitions and sets, making sure to maintain proper form throughout the exercise to prevent injury and ensure maximum engagement of the triceps muscle.

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Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown FAQs

What muscles does the Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown work?

The Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown mainly works the triceps. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown?

Cable machine and straight bar attachment.

What workout day should the Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Cable Tricep Rope Pressdown variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Cable High-Pulley Single-Arm Tricep Extension, Cable High-Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension, Cable High-Pulley Triceps Extension and Cable Incline Pushdown.

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