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Elbow Extension · Triceps

Rope Triceps Pushdown

A elbow extension exercise that works the triceps. Beginner level, using cable.

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Muscles worked

PrimaryTriceps

Triceps, lateral head.

Setup and loading

Rope on the high pulley.

How to do the rope triceps pushdown step by step

  1. Grab the high pulley rope with your palms facing each other.
  2. Push down, pulling the ends apart at the bottom.
  3. Return slowly.

Form cues

  • Spread the rope at the bottom
  • Elbows fixed

Common mistakes

  • Moving your elbows
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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