Exercise · arms
Tricep Pushdown
A staple isolation movement for the triceps.
Primary muscle
arms
Equipment
machine
Difficulty
beginner
Sets and reps
3-4 sets of 12-15 reps
How to perform
- 1Set a cable pulley high with a bar or rope attachment.
- 2Grip the attachment and pin your elbows to your sides.
- 3Push down by extending the elbows fully.
- 4Control the return without letting the elbows drift up.
Common mistakes
Letting the elbows flare out and away from the body.
Using the shoulders and torso to push the weight.
Not fully extending at the bottom.