Muscle Groups Involved
- There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.
Category
Cable
Highlights
- Brace your core hard and lean forward to control the weight.
- Upper arms should be 10-20 degrees away from your torso.
- Straighten arms fully at the bottom of the exercise.
- Allow your elbows to bend more than 90 degrees at the top but maintain tension in your muscles.
- Keep a neutral wrist position throughout the entire movement.
- Think about pushing with your pinky knuckles to get a better contraction in the outer head of your triceps.
Description
The Rope Pushdown is a classic exercise that targets the outer head of the tricep while still challenging the entire muscle. Perform this exercise from a standing position with a braced core. Lean
Common Mistakes
Slow, controlled movements are best. A forward lean will allow you to use m
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Pro Tips
Imagine pushing through your pinky knuckles to increase the activation of y
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Purpose
The outer head of the triceps is the most important visually from the front
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Form
Your elbows and upper arms should be about 10-20 degrees away from your tor
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