Cable Incline Pushdown
Description
The cable incline pushdown is a tricep pushdown variation performed lying on an incline bench facing a high cable. The incline position changes the resistance angle, loading the tricep through a different path than standing pushdowns and emphasizing the long head more.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Incline Pushdown Instructions
- Set an incline bench (30 to 45 degrees) facing away from a high cable. Attach a straight bar or rope.
- Lie face up on the incline bench. Grip the bar overhead.
- Start with elbows bent, bar behind your head.
- Push the bar forward and down by extending at the elbows.
- Lock out in front of your chest. Squeeze your triceps.
- Slowly let the bar return behind your head.
- Keep upper arms still.
- Aim for 12 to 15 reps per set.
Cable Incline Pushdown Form & Visual
Cable Incline Pushdown Benefits
- Different resistance angle than standing pushdowns
- Emphasizes the tricep long head
- Constant cable tension
- Incline position prevents cheating
- Easy to load progressively
- Useful for tricep hypertrophy
Cable Incline Pushdown Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (long head emphasis)
- Anconeus
Cable Incline Pushdown Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Tricep Pushdown (standing)
- Cable Overhead Tricep Extension
- Cable Pushdown
- Decline Cable Extension
- Skull Crusher
