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Cable Triceps Pushdown

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Triceps
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Isolation · Single-joint

Equipment

  • Cable machine

How to do it

  1. Attach a straight or angled bar to the high pulley and hold it at shoulder width, palms facing down.
  2. Stand tall, lean forward a little and tuck your elbows by your sides.
  3. Push the bar down until your arms are straight.
  4. Let the bar rise slowly back to about chest height.

Beginner tip: Keep your elbows pinned to your sides as you push down.

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