Exercise guide

How to do triceps pushdown

Triceps

Triceps pushdown starting position — correct set-up before the first rep
Start
Triceps pushdown finished position — the end of one repetition
End of rep

Step by step

  1. Attach a straight or V-bar high on the cable and take an overhand grip at shoulder width.
  2. Stand tall, elbows tight to your sides, forearms parallel to the floor.
  3. Push down to full lockout and squeeze for a beat.
  4. Return for 2 seconds until the forearms are back to parallel.

The cue that matters

CueLast set of the day — take this one to failure and chase the pump.
AvoidLetting the bar travel above chest height, which hands the work to the shoulders.

Where this sits in the split

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