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Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) (with arm blaster)

Beginner

Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) (with arm blaster) 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 v-bar attachment to the cable machine at the highest setting.
  2. 2Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. 5Engage your triceps and exhale as you push the v-bar down until your arms are fully extended.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
  7. 7Inhale as you slowly return the v-bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Cable one arm tricep pushdownCable
  • Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar)Cable
  • Cable reverse grip triceps pushdown (sz-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Cable pushdownCable
  • Dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • 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 two arm tricep kickbackCable
  • Cable standing one arm triceps extensionCable
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