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§ L · Exercises · TricepsUpdated 5/2026

Cable Rope Pushdown

Builds your triceps, improving pressing strength for lifts like the bench press and everyday pushing tasks.

Muscle group
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Exercise type
Isolation
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Triceps

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand at a high cable with the rope attachment in your hands.

  2. 02

    Push the rope down and spread your hands apart at the bottom.

  3. 03

    Keep your elbows close to your sides.

  4. 04

    Return under control.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide
What it works

Builds your triceps, improving pressing strength for lifts like the bench press and everyday pushing tasks.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your triceps. It should not be felt mainly in your shoulders, lower back, or grip.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is letting your elbows drift away from your sides. Keep them tucked and move only at the elbow.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Cable Rope Pushdown 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
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Tips

§ 05 · Tips

Rotate your wrists outward at the bottom.

The rope allows you to spread your hands apart at the bottom for a better contraction.

More exercises: Triceps

§ 06 · Same muscles

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