Cable-Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) 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
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- V-bar Pushdown
How to: Cable-Triceps Pushdown (V-bar)
- Attach the V-bar to the high pulley of a cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the V-bar with both hands and pull it towards your chest.
- Tighten your core and pull the bar down while keeping your elbows stationary.
- Extend your arms fully at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to decrease strain on the elbows.
- Perform the exercise seated for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing your triceps at the bottom of the movement.
- Control the weight on the way up to prevent using momentum.
Cable-Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
cable exercise
pushdown
weight training