Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps, using a cable machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment
- Attach a rope attachment to a high pulley and grab with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the rope with the palms facing each other. This is your starting position.
- Using the triceps, bring the rope down as you bring each side of the rope to the side of your thighs. At the end of the movement the arms are fully extended and perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.
- After holding for a second, at the contracted position, bring the rope slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do triceps pushdown - rope attachment work?
Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment primarily works the triceps.
What equipment do I need for triceps pushdown - rope attachment?
Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment uses cable machine.
Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Triceps Pushdown - Rope Attachment is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of triceps pushdown - rope attachment?
Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension, Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown, Triceps Overhead Extension with Rope train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my triceps pushdown - rope attachment reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; triceps pushdown - rope attachment can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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