Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope)

The Cable Triceps Pressdown with a rope attachment is a classic triceps isolation exercise. The rope allows wrists to rotate outward at lockout, increasing triceps activation, particularly the lateral head.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation
Bodyweight
No
Triceps muscle illustration
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How to

How to do the Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope)

  1. 01

    Attach a rope to the high pulley of a Cable Machine.

  2. 02

    Grip the rope ends with thumbs on top, palms facing each other.

  3. 03

    Stand close to the machine with elbows tucked at your sides.

  4. 04

    Press down by extending your elbows, separating the rope ends at the bottom.

  5. 05

    Pause briefly at full extension.

  6. 06

    Return slowly under control without letting your elbows flare.

Muscles

Muscles worked

Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope) work?

The Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope) primarily targets the Triceps.

Is the Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope) a compound or isolation exercise?

The Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope) is an isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single muscle group through one joint movement.

What equipment do I need for the Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope)?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine.

What difficulty level is the Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope)?

The Cable Triceps Pressdown (Rope) is rated as beginner difficulty. It is suitable for those new to resistance training.

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