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Triceps Rope Pushdown

Isolation for all three triceps heads with constant cable tension.

Muscles targeted

White = primary movers · gray = assisting muscles

Front

Back

Armsprimary
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Arms

Form guide

Position-by-position cues — train the pattern before you load it.

01

Position 1

Stand tall at a high cable with rope attachment.

02

Position 2

Elbows fixed at sides; push down and split the rope at the bottom.

03

Position 3

Return until forearms are just past parallel.

Coach cues

  • · Only the forearms move.
  • · Lean slightly forward for lockout room.