1 / 6Reverse-Grip Pushdown
A cable pushdown with the palms facing up. The underhand grip changes how the triceps work and is easy on the elbows for many people.
Triceps
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Cable
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Hold a straight bar on a high pulley with palms facing up.
- 2Keep your elbows tucked at your sides.
- 3Push the bar down until your arms are straight.
- 4Let it rise slowly.
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbows drift forward
- Using a weight so heavy the wrists bend back
- Leaning over the bar to push with body weight
Tips
- Keep your elbows pinned to your sides
- Push down until the arms are straight, then squeeze
- Use a lighter weight than your normal pushdown
Questions
Which part of the triceps does it work?
All of the triceps, with a little more on the inner (medial) part.
Bar or single handle?
A straight or EZ bar works well. Single handles let you train one arm at a time.
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