Exercise library · Arms
Tricep Pushdown.
An isolation exercise for the triceps, promoting muscle growth and definition.
BeginnerCable Machine

The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Triceps
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Stand facing a cable machine with a rope or V-bar attached to the high pulley.
- Step 02
Grasp the attachment with an overhand or neutral grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- Step 03
Tuck your elbows close to your sides and slightly lean forward.
- Step 04
Extend your forearms downwards, pushing the attachment towards your thighs.
- Step 05
Squeeze your triceps at the bottom of the movement.
- Step 06
Slowly return the attachment to the starting position, controlling the eccentric phase.
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body.
Focus on triceps contraction, not momentum.
Avoid shrugging your shoulders or using your back.