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Exercises / Tricep pushdown

Tricep pushdown GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • ForearmsMusculi antebrachii
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3.93 seconds

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Part of the triceps extension pack, all 12 triceps extension variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

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How to do a tricep pushdown

  1. Attach a straight bar to a high pulley and grip it overhand.
  2. Stand close to the stack with your elbows tucked at your sides.
  3. Push the bar down until your arms are straight.
  4. Keep your elbows still throughout.
  5. Return slowly until your forearms are parallel to the floor.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows stationary and pressed against your sides to isolate the triceps effectively
  • Use a full range of motion by fully extending at the bottom and returning to forearm-parallel position at the top
  • Control the weight during the eccentric (returning) phase rather than letting it snap back quickly
  • Start with lighter weight to master proper form before progressing to heavier loads
  • Avoid using momentum or swinging your body to move the weight

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