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Cable pushdown

Beginner

Cable pushdown is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the forearms.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
  3. 3Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
  5. 5Exhale and push the bar down until your elbows are fully extended.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable one arm tricep pushdownCable
  • Cable pushdown (with rope attachment)Cable
  • Cable reverse-grip pushdownCable
  • Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar)Cable
  • Barbell reverse grip skullcrusherBarbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other

Harder variations

  • Cable reverse grip triceps pushdown (sz-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Cable rear driveCable
  • Barbell reverse grip skullcrusherBarbell
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