Cable Triceps Pushdown (SZ-bar) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Cable Triceps Pushdown with SZ-Bar
How to: Cable Triceps Pushdown (SZ-bar)
- Stand in front of a cable machine with the SZ-bar attachment.
- Grasp the bar with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your torso.
- Push the bar down until your arms are fully extended, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out.
- Using too much weight and compromising form.
- Not fully extending arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or resistance bands as a starting point.
- Perform the exercise seated for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the pushdown.
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Control the weight on the way back up to maximize muscle engagement.
Cable Triceps Pushdown (SZ-bar) Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
cable exercise
pushdown
beginner