Cable Triceps Pushdown Guide

Exercise Type: Isolation - focuses on targeting and isolating specific muscle groups, allowing for targeted muscle development.
Targeted Muscle Groups:
- primary: triceps
- secondary: forearm

How to perform?

Use a cable with a straight or V-bar and perform controlled pushdowns with full elbow extension and a slow eccentric. Keep the torso stable and avoid using the hips to drive the movement.

Muscles worked: triceps (primary), forearms (secondary). Common mistakes include leaning forward and using too much body movement. Cable pushdowns are a reliable finisher to reinforce elbow extension mechanics and add focused volume.

Variations

This exercise doesn't have any variations

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