Strength

Cable Tricep Pushdown

Enhance your upper arm strength with Cable Tricep Pushdowns. This targeted exercise tones and strengthens the triceps by pulling a weighted cable downward. Ideal for bolstering stability and aiding in injury rehabilitation.
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Cable Tricep Pushdown instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand in front of a high pulley machine with a straight bar attached.
2
Grab the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart. Your palms should be facing down.
3
Pull down the bar towards your thighs, keeping your upper arms close to your body.
4
Extend your arms down until they are straight and the bar is at thigh-level.
5
Slowly let the bar rise up to the starting position under control and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Stand in front of a high pulley machine with a straight bar attached.
Grab the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart. Your palms should be facing down.
Pull down the bar towards your thighs, keeping your upper arms close to your body.
Extend your arms down until they are straight and the bar is at thigh-level.
Slowly let the bar rise up to the starting position under control and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Equipment needed
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Cables
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Machine
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