Triceps Pushdown
Triceps isolation at the cable station: focused purely on elbow extension.
- Sets
- 3
- Reps
- 12-15
- Rest
- 60 s
- Difficulty
- Beginner
Machine
Movement Pattern
Targeted Muscles
How to Perform
- 01Set the cable above chest height and grip the bar with palms down.
- 02Pin your elbows to your sides and press the bar down.
- 03Squeeze your triceps at full extension, then release under control.
Form Tips
- Your elbows must not drift; only the forearms move.
- Keep your shoulders low and back.
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