Pushdown

Cable Pushdown Exercise

Target Muscle: Triceps Brachii (Upper Arms)

Workout Mechanics: Isolated | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Deltoid, Posterior, Pectoralis Major, Sternal, Pectoralis Minor, Trapezius, Lower, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques, Wrist Flexors

Synergists: None

Pushdown Instructions

Pushdown Technique

Face high pulley and grasp cable attachment with overhand narrow grip. Position elbows to side.

Pushdown Form

Extend arms down. Return until forearm is close to upper arm. Repeat.

The elbow can travel up a few inches at the top of the motion. Stay close to cable to provide resistance at the top of the motion.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Bent-over Triceps Extension
2. Bent-over Triceps Extension, with rope attach
3. Incline Triceps Extension
4. Kneeling Triceps Extension
5. Lying Triceps Extension
6. Lying Triceps Extension, Decline
7. Pushdown, Alternating Seated
8. Pushdown, Heavy
9. Pushdown, Incline
10. Pushdown, One Arm
11. Pushdown, with rope attachment
12. Pushdown, with V-bar attachment
13. Triceps Dip
14. Triceps Extension
15. Triceps Extension, One Arm