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% |