Triceps Rope Pushdown demonstration

Triceps Rope Pushdown

Learn how to do the Triceps Rope Pushdown with proper form, setup, and execution.

This cable movement primarily targets triceps, including lateral head, medial head, long head.

How to Perform Triceps Rope Pushdown

  1. 1

    Attach a rope handle to the high pulley of a cable machine and grab both ends with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Stand tall facing the machine with your elbows tucked at your sides.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Push the rope downward until your arms are fully extended, spreading the ends of the rope apart at the bottom and exhale.

  5. 5

    Slowly allow the rope to rise back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions