Cable Pushdown (with rope attachment)
This builds your triceps, improving pressing strength for the gym and everyday pushing movements.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand in front of the cable with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and brace your core.
- 02
Grip the ends of the rope with a neutral grip so your palms face each other, and keep your elbows close to your sides.
- 03
Push the rope downward by fully extending your elbows, then squeeze your triceps at the bottom; exhale as you push.
- 04
Return the rope to the starting position under control in 2–3 seconds while inhaling, and avoid swinging your body.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideThis builds your triceps, improving pressing strength for the gym and everyday pushing movements.
You should feel it in your triceps, not your shoulders or lower back. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
A common mistake is swinging your body or letting your elbows drift. Stay controlled and keep your elbows in place.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftCable Pushdown (with rope attachment) is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your elbows stationary and close to your sides so the movement targets your triceps. Avoid using momentum and maintain control, especially during the return phase.
An effective exercise for building triceps muscle mass and improving muscle contraction.
More exercises: Triceps
§ 06 · Same muscles
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