Cable reverse-grip pushdown

Cable reverse-grip pushdown

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

forearms

Equipment

Cable

Body Part

Upper arms

The cable reverse-grip pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a cable machine with a straight bar and an underhand grip. It emphasizes triceps activation while also engaging the forearms.

The cable reverse-grip pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a cable machine with a straight bar and an underhand grip. It emphasizes triceps activation while also engaging the forearms.

The cable reverse-grip pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a cable machine with a straight bar and an underhand grip. It emphasizes triceps activation while also engaging the forearms.

How to Do the Cable reverse-grip pushdown

How to Do the Cable reverse-grip pushdown

How to Do the Cable reverse-grip pushdown

Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise. Using your triceps, push the bar down until your arms are fully extended and your triceps are contracted. Pause for a moment, then slowly return the bar to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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