Cable Incline Pushdown
Description
This exercise involves using a cable machine to perform tricep pushdowns while standing on an incline bench. The movement targets the triceps and can help improve arm strength and definition.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Incline Pushdown Instructions
- Attach a cable to a high pulley and select the desired weight.
- Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the cable attachment with an overhand grip and extend your arms straight overhead.
- Keeping your elbows close to your head, slowly lower the cable attachment behind your head until your forearms are parallel to the ground.
- Pause briefly, then contract your triceps to push the cable attachment back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Cable Incline Pushdown Form & Visual
Cable Incline Pushdown Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to build strength and size in the arms
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional triceps exercises
- Engages the chest and shoulders as secondary muscles, providing a full upper body workout
- Can be easily adjusted to accommodate different fitness levels and goals
- Helps to improve overall upper body stability and balance
Cable Incline Pushdown Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
- Deltoid (anterior fibers)
Cable Incline Pushdown Variations & Alternatives
- Reverse Grip Cable Incline Pushdown
- Single Arm Cable Incline Pushdown
- Close Grip Cable Incline Pushdown
- Wide Grip Cable Incline Pushdown
- Standing Cable Incline Pushdown
