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Tricep Pushdown
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"Pushdowns are perfect for warming up the triceps and getting blood flowing."
— Arnold Schwarzenegger
Description
The most common tricep isolation exercise. Push the bar down until arms are fully extended.
Equipment
cable machineV-bar
Tips
- 1.Keep elbows at your sides
- 2.Full extension
- 3.Squeeze at the bottom
Common Mistakes
- ✗Elbows drifting forward
- ✗Leaning over the bar
- ✗Partial reps
Variations
Rope pushdownReverse-grip pushdownSingle-arm pushdown