Cable pushdown (with rope attachment)
The cable pushdown with rope attachment is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. It involves pushing a rope attachment downwards using a cable machine, focusing on extending the elbows to engage the triceps.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Avoid using your shoulders to push down the rope.
- Focus on squeezing the triceps at the bottom of the movement.
What to watch out for
- elbow injuries
- shoulder injuries
- wrist pain
Also known as
Estensioni ai cavi con corda, rope tricep pushdown, tricep rope pushdown, cable pushdown