Triceps · Cable

Tricep Cable Pushdown

Beginner

Staple tricep isolation with constant tension through the range.

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Follow the written setup and technique cues below.

1
Start Pose
Elbows at sides, forearms parallel to floor
Slight forward lean
Core braced
2
Finish Pose
Arms fully extended, elbows locked
Squeeze triceps hard at bottom
Keep elbows pinned to sides
Training Cues
✓Keep upper arms fixed — only forearms move
✓Squeeze hard at full extension
✓Control the return
Watch For This
✕
Don't let elbows flare out
✕
Avoid using body weight to push down
✕
Don't stop short of full extension

💪 Primary Muscles

● PRIMARY
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Triceps

Triceps

Primary
Triceps Brachii (Lateral & Medial Head)

Pro Tip

A rope attachment with a twist at the bottom (pinkies out) hits the lateral head harder.

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