Pushdown, Heavy

Cable Pushdown, Heavy 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, Heavy Instructions

Pushdown, Heavy Technique

Face high pulley and grasp cable attachment with overhand grip. Position one foot in front of other, bend at hip, elbow to front.

Pushdown, Heavy Form

Extend arm down and pull elbows toward body slightly. Return until forearm is close to upper arm and elbows are to front. Repeat.

Stay close to cable to provide resistance at top of motion. Elbows may be brought closer to body by slightly flexing waist and/or slightly extending shoulder. These muscles are still considered stabilizers.

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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
8. Pushdown, Alternating Seated
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