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Triceps Pushdown

Lateral Head · secondary: Medial Head, Long Head
Triceps beginner gym cable
Sets × Reps
3 × 10-15
Rest
45s
Est. Calories
~4.5/min
Muscle Group
Triceps
Starting Position

Set up with shoulders stacked over the working joint, core braced, and a stable base.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Grip the bar/rope at chest height, elbows pinned to your sides.

2. Extend your arms down to full lockout.

3. Return under control without letting the elbows drift.

Breathing

Exhale as you push away from the body, inhale on the way back.

Common Mistakes

Flaring the elbows too wide, arching the lower back, and rushing the lockout.

Safety Tips

Stop the set if you feel joint pain rather than muscle fatigue; keep the movement controlled.

Variations

Beginner: Use a lighter stack.

Intermediate: As described.

Advanced: Add a pause at full lockout.

Equipment Not Available? Try Instead
Overhead Triceps Extension
Long Head
→
Close-Grip Push-Up
Medial Head
→
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