How to Do Cable Tricep Pushdown: Step by Step
- Stand close to cable, slight forward lean
- Elbows pinned to sides throughout
- Extend arms fully, squeezing triceps at bottom
- Control the return — don't let cable yank hands up
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Elbows drifting forward or flaring out
- Using too much weight and compensating with body
- Not fully locking out at the bottom
Cable Tricep Pushdown Tips
- Don't lean forward to use your body weight — stand upright
- Use a rope attachment for an extra stretch and contraction at the bottom
- Keep your shoulders down and back, not hunched forward
- Focus on the squeeze at lockout for maximum tricep activation
Muscles Worked
triceps
Equipment
cable machine
Tracking
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