cable standing pulldown (with rope)

A upper arms exercise targeting the biceps, performed with cable.

cable standing pulldown (with rope) demonstration
cable standing pulldown (with rope) — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Biceps

Secondary muscles

Forearms, Shoulders

How to do cable standing pulldown (with rope)

  1. Attach a rope to the cable machine at the highest setting.

  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. Grasp the rope with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

  4. Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.

  5. Pull the rope down towards your thighs, squeezing your biceps.

  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly release the rope back up.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Biceps

Secondary

ForearmsShoulders

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