Triceps Pushdown
Triceps Pushdown is a beginner isolation cable exercise that mainly works your triceps.
💪 Triceps🏋️ Cable📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 3 sets of 10-15 reps


How to do the triceps pushdown
- Attach a straight or angled bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.
- Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. This is your starting position.
- Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.
- After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the bar slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: Triceps
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
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What muscles does the triceps pushdown work?
It mainly works your triceps.
How many sets and reps of triceps pushdown should I do?
Do 3 sets of 10-15 reps with 60-90 seconds of rest, using a weight you can control through the full range. Add reps first, then weight.
Is the triceps pushdown good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.