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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Triceps Pushdown, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
Setup
Pin the elbows to the sides so only the forearms move through the range.
How to do it well
- Grip a bar on a high pulley
- Push down to full lockout
- Keep the elbows pinned to the sides
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows drift forward
- Using the shoulders to push
Free programs with Triceps Pushdown
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
Similar exercises
- Cable Skullcrusher
- Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension
- Katana Tricep Extension
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
- Reverse-Grip Pushdown
- Rope Pushdown
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.