Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (with arm blaster) 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
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Triceps Extension
How to: Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (with arm blaster)
- Stand in front of the cable machine and grasp the V-bar attachment with both hands.
- With your elbows close to your body, push the bar down until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement before slowly returning to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows out too much.
- Using too much weight causing form breakdown.
- Not fully extending at the bottom of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to maintain form.
- Perform the exercise seated if standing is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the movement.
- Focus on squeezing the triceps at the bottom of the motion.
- Use a controlled motion and avoid locking out your elbows.
Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar) (with arm blaster) Alternatives
Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
cable
arm workout
muscle building