Cable Triceps Pushdown on Floor Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Floor Triceps Pushdown
How to: Cable Triceps Pushdown on Floor
- Attach a cable to a high pulley and adjust the weight.
- Position yourself on the floor or kneel in front of it.
- Grip the handle with both hands, palms facing down, or use a rope attachment.
- Keep your elbows tucked close to your sides.
- Press down until your arms are fully extended, squeezing the triceps.
- slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle control.
- Letting elbows flare out too much.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight for better control.
- Use a resistance band if a cable machine is not available.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maintain tension on the triceps.
- Do not lean forward; keep your torso upright to avoid straining.
- Control the weight during both the upward and downward motions.
Cable Triceps Pushdown on Floor Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
pushdown
cable
workout