Cable Pushdown
Step by step
How to perform
- Start with your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle, keeping your elbows close to your body and your feet shoulder-width apart for stability.
- Push down the cable bar until your arms are fully extended, focusing on contracting your triceps as you perform the movement.
- Hold this position for a moment, feeling the tension in your triceps.
- Slowly return to the starting position, allowing your arms to slowly bend back to a 90-degree angle, and repeat the exercise for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Pushdown is a targeted exercise that primarily strengthens and tones the triceps, aiding in overall upper body strength and definition. It's suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, due to its adjustable resistance. One would want to incorporate this exercise into their routine to improve arm strength, enhance muscle definition, and promote better performance in sports and activities that require upper body power.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the cable bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. A common mistake is using a too wide or too narrow grip, which can strain your wrists and limit the effectiveness of the exercise.
Push the cable down by extending your arms and contracting your triceps. Avoid jerky or rapid movements which can lead to injury. The key to getting the most out of this exercise is to control the movement both on the way down and on the way up.
Make sure to fully extend your arms at the bottom of the movement, but avoid locking your elbows. On the way up, allow your arms to return to a 90-degree angle.
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