Rope Cable Pushdown
Pushdown with a rope, spreading the ends apart at the bottom for a harder lockout.
How to do it
Setup
Rope at the high pulley, neutral grip, elbows pinned, slight lean.
Steps
- Press the rope down to straight arms.
- SPREAD the ends apart at the bottom.
- Return to just past 90° with tension.
Common mistakes
No spread: the split is the rope's harder lockout; do it. Elbows flaring on the press: pinned. Leaning ON the cable: brace, don't hang.
Breathing
Exhale pressing down, inhale returning.
