Form cues
- Lock elbows at sides
- Control the movement
- Don’t let elbows drift
- Squeeze triceps at the bottom
Exercise
Cable Triceps Pushdown
Upper arms, cable
An isolation cable exercise targeting the triceps by extending the arm downward against resistance.
Target: triceps. Also works: anconeus, forearms.
Steps
- Stand facing the cable stack with attachment at high position.
- Grip the bar or rope with both hands.
- Keep elbows tight to your body.
- Push the attachment down until arms are fully extended.
- Return slowly to starting position.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight
- Letting elbows flare out
- Leaning over the bar
Breathing
Exhale as you push down, inhale as you return up.
In the app, search for Cable Triceps Pushdown and add it to a workout.