Instructions
- Attach a rope handle (or two for a greater range of motion) to a low pulley on a cable machine and stand facing away from the machine.
- Grasp the rope(s) with both hands and extend your arms overhead.
- Engage your core muscles and keep your back straight.
- Bend your elbows to lower the rope back behind your head, keeping your upper arms stationary.
Categorisation
| Category: | Triceps |
| Typical discipline: | Bodybuilding |
| Type: | Secondary Isolation |
| Primary body segment: | Upper |
| Movement: | Push |
Equipment Needed
| Machine: | Cable Machine |
| Attachment: | Rope Attachment or Bar Attachment |
Muscles Used
| Primary: | Triceps Brachii |
| Secondary: | Anconeus |
Bodyweight Percentage Used
| Male: | 2.8% |
| Female: | 2.5% |