Triceps pushdown
Also called cable pushdown, rope pushdown
- Works
- Back of the upper arm · triceps brachii
- Needs
- Cable machine
Setup
Set a cable pulley high with a bar or rope on it. Hold it with your elbows at your sides and bent at 90 degrees.
Steps
- Keep your elbows still against your sides.
- Push your hands down until your arms are straight.
- Return slowly until your forearms are level with the floor.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you push.
Where you feel it
In the back of your upper arms.
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows move forward.
- Leaning over the weight to push with the body.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.