Cable Standing Pulldown (with rope) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Brachioradialis
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Brachioradialis
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Biceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Pulldown with Rope
How to: Cable Standing Pulldown (with rope)
- Attach a rope handle to the cable machine at chest height.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the rope with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Pull the rope down towards your chest while keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Slowly return to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the movement.
- Swinging the body instead of isolating the arms.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
- Perform seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Do not lean too far back; maintain a slight forward tilt.
- Control the weight back to the starting position for maximum effect.
Cable Standing Pulldown (with rope) Alternatives
Tags
strength
biceps
cable
upper arms
pulling motion
hypertrophy