- Start by setting a bar attachment (straight or e-z) on a high pulley machine.
- Facing the bar attachment, grab it with the palms facing up (supinated grip) at shoulder width. Lower the bar by using your lats until your arms are fully extended by your sides. Tip: Elbows should be in by your sides and your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
- Slowly elevate the bar attachment up as you inhale so it is aligned with your chest. Only the forearms should move and the elbows/upper arms should be stationary by your side at all times.
- Then begin to lower the cable bar back down to the original staring position while exhaling and contracting the triceps hard.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variation: This exercise can also be performed with a single handle using one arm at a time. This will allow you to better isolate the triceps. With this version you can self spot yourself by placing your hand over your forearm and applying some pressure to help you perform more reps than before.
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Review: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Sep 7, 2011 10:27 AM: Best exercise on a machine for a tricep exercise! I feel the pain at a 100% after this one !!!
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Review: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Aug 12, 2011 7:54 PM: 150 lbs. and it's all mine!
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Review: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Jul 3, 2011 5:12 AM: This is a very very good exercise, the burn you get from it is just mega!
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Tip: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Mar 25, 2011 5:08 AM: I used to love doing these when I went to the gym! I think you should always put one foot in front of the other to take the strain off of your lower back though.
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Tip: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Dec 20, 2010 5:46 AM: Use Both Reverse and regular grips to add variety to this exercise. Keep elbows tucked in tight to your torso and make sure you control the weight at all times (no swinging the arms or slamming the plates).
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Review: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Jul 31, 2010 6:15 PM: nice
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Review: Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
Feb 8, 2010 11:03 PM: You can REALLY feel the burn in this one. :)