Cable Pushdown
Step by step
How to perform
- Start with your elbows at a 90-degree angle, with your forearms parallel to the floor.
- Push down the cable attachment until your arms are fully extended, while keeping your elbows close to your body and your back straight.
- Pause at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps for a moment.
- Slowly return the cable attachment back to the starting position, allowing your arms to fully extend upwards, but ensure to always maintain control of the movement.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Pushdown is a popular strength training exercise that primarily targets the triceps, helping to build muscle mass and improve upper body strength. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be easily adjusted to match individual strength levels and fitness goals. People may choose to incorporate this exercise into their workout routines to enhance arm definition, improve performance in other upper body exercises, and boost overall body balance and coordination.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Keep your elbows close to your body and stationary throughout the exercise. Some people tend to flare their elbows out or move them during the pushdown, which can lead to injury and reduces the focus on the tricep muscles.
Ensure you're using a full range of motion. Start with the handle at about chest level and push all the way down until your arms are fully extended, then slowly return to the starting position. Rushing through the movement or not fully extending the arms is a common mistake that can limit results.
Use a weight that allows you to perform the exercise with proper form.
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