Cable Reverse grip Pushdown Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Triceps Pushdown, Reverse Triceps Pushdown
How to: Cable Reverse grip Pushdown
- Attach a straight bar or rope to the high pulley on the cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the bar/rope with an underhand grip and pull it down while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push the bar down until your arms are fully extended, squeezing the triceps at the bottom.
- Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining control of the weight.
Common Mistakes
- Not fully extending at the bottom of the movement.
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to ensure form is maintained.
- Perform the movement one arm at a time if necessary.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back and avoid leaning forward.
- Focus on controlling the weight throughout the movement.
Cable Reverse grip Pushdown Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
cable
pushdown
exercise