Triceps Pushdown



TRICEPS PUSHDOWN - High Pulley

TARGET MUSCLES:

  • Triceps Brachii (Back of Upper Arm)

START POSITION:

  • Stand facing the high pulley machine with the feet approximately shoulder width apart.
  • Keep the knees relaxed and maintain an upright posture with a neutral spine.
  • Grasp the bar with the palms facing downward and the thumbs wrapped around the bar.
  • Keep the elbows bent and positioned close to the sides of the body.
  • Engage the abdominals and maintain a stable upper-body position.

PROCEDURE:

  • Keeping the upper arms close to the body, extend the elbows to press the bar downward.
  • Avoid swinging the torso or using momentum to move the weight.
  • Extend the arms without forcefully locking the elbows.
  • Slowly bend the elbows and return the bar to the starting position under control.
  • Repeat using slow, controlled movements. (12-15 times)
Cable Triceps Pushdown
Image courtesy of Leonard Krasniqi