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cable pushdown
Target

triceps

Equipment

cable

cable pushdown

upper arms

How to Perform the cable pushdown

1

Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.

2

Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.

3

Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.

4

Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.

5

Exhale and push the bar down until your elbows are fully extended.

6

Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

forearms