Arm Development

Rope Triceps Pushdown

A practical movement guide for every Mission SOP that uses this exercise. Sets, reps, load, tempo, and purpose remain specific to each mission and phase.

Movement guide available

Anatomy map

Muscles involved

Primary Supporting
Option 2 custom anatomy illustration for Rope Triceps Pushdown, with primary and supporting muscles highlighted
PrimaryTriceps brachii
SupportingForearm flexors and extensors

ShaOS custom anatomy illustration. Visual reference only; movement coaching and muscle classifications remain defined by the Exercise Library.

Description

A cable exercise that isolates elbow extension and builds the triceps with steady resistance and minimal whole-body fatigue.

Setup & Execution

  1. Set the rope above head height and stand with a stable, slightly staggered stance.
  2. Bring the elbows to the sides and begin with forearms just above parallel to the floor.
  3. Extend the elbows until the arms are straight, separating the rope ends slightly at the bottom.
  4. Return under control while keeping the upper arms still.

Coaching Cues

  • Lock the elbows to your sides.
  • Spread the rope at the finish.
  • Keep shoulders quiet.

Common Mistakes

  • Using the torso to push the rope down.
  • Allowing elbows to flare or travel forward.
  • Forcing an aggressive lockout with too much weight.

Movement media

See the movement

Reviewed short loop
Published media
Short silent loop · 5 seconds
Reviewed
Jul 17, 2026
Video source
Open source record
30–60 second tutorialplanned
Setup angleplanned
Side angleplanned
Key cue overlayplanned
Captionsplanned
Transcriptplanned

Accessible movement summary

Set the rope above head height and stand with a stable, slightly staggered stance. Bring the elbows to the sides and begin with forearms just above parallel to the floor. Extend the elbows until the arms are straight, separating the rope ends slightly at the bottom. Return under control while keeping the upper arms still.

Key cue: Lock the elbows to your sides.

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Adapt the movement

Regressions & alternatives

Preserve the movement pattern while matching current capacity, available equipment, and the mission environment.

Regression

Light band pushdown

Progression

Tempo rope pushdown with a full lockout pause

Home gym

Door-anchored band pushdown

Commercial gym

Dual-rope cable pushdown

Used in

Linked Mission SOPs

Upper Strength & GripForgeUpper Hypertrophy & Structural BalancePrecision