Cable Pushdown
Description
The cable pushdown is the most popular cable tricep exercise. You stand facing a high cable, grip a bar with an overhand grip, and push the bar down by extending at the elbows. It provides constant tension on the triceps throughout and is a gym staple.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Pushdown Instructions
- Set a cable to a high position. Attach a straight bar, V-bar, or rope.
- Grip the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Pin your elbows tight against your sides.
- Push the bar down by extending at the elbows until arms are straight.
- Squeeze your triceps at the bottom. Hold briefly.
- Slowly let the bar rise back up to about 90 degrees at the elbow.
- Keep your upper arms completely still throughout.
- Aim for 10 to 15 reps per set.
Cable Pushdown Form & Visual
Cable Pushdown Benefits
- Most popular cable tricep exercise
- Constant cable tension throughout
- Easy to load progressively
- Simple and effective
- Multiple attachment options
- Gym staple for tricep building
Cable Pushdown Muscles Worked
- Triceps brachii (all heads)
- Anconeus
Cable Pushdown Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Rope Pushdown
- Cable Reverse-Grip Pushdown
- Cable One-Arm Pushdown
- Cable Incline Pushdown
- V-Bar Pushdown
