Cable Triceps Pushdown (SZ-bar) Exercise Guide

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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

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Cable Triceps Pushdown (SZ-bar)

  1. Stand in front of a cable machine with the SZ-bar attachment.
  2. Grasp the bar with both hands, keeping your elbows close to your torso.
  3. Push the bar down until your arms are fully extended, then slowly return to the starting position.
  4. 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.

Tags

triceps
upper arms
strength
cable exercise
pushdown
beginner

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