Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Rope Pushdown.
A lat isolation exercise performed standing with a rope attached to a high pulley, keeping the arms straight throughout. Eliminating elbow flexion removes biceps involvement and places near-constant tension on the lats through the full arc.
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The Cable Rope Pushdown is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.