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Triceps Pushdown

Also known as: Cable Pushdown, Tricep Pushdown, Cable Triceps Pushdown, Pushdown, Triceps Pressdown, Tricep Pressdown, Cable Tricep Pushdown

Body region

Muscles

Main

Helps

Holds

Equipment

Technique

  1. Attach a bar or rope to a high pulley and stand facing the station.
  2. Hold the attachment with elbows bent at your sides.
  3. Press down until your arms are fully straight.
  4. Let the handle rise under control until your forearms are just past horizontal.

Cues

  • Pin your elbows to your sides.
  • Squeeze the triceps at the bottom.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning over the handle and pushing with the body.
  • Letting the elbows flare away from the torso.
  • Raising the elbows on the way up.
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