- Attach a straight or angled bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.
- Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. This is your starting position.
- Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.
- After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the bar slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variations: There are many variations to this movement. For instance you can use an E-Z bar attachment as well as a V-angled bar that allows the thumb to be higher than the small finger. Also, you can attach a rope to the pulley as well as using a reverse grip on the bar exercises.
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Review: Triceps Pushdown
Apr 20, 2013 8:25 AM: I don't have access to a gym, anyone have any at home alternatives that have a similar affect?
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Mar 24, 2013 7:43 PM: one of my favorite exercises
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Mar 22, 2013 4:05 PM: Great tricep exercise
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Feb 5, 2013 9:28 AM: Good exercise for the triceps
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Jan 26, 2013 7:45 AM: very good for the tricep
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Dec 5, 2012 5:27 PM: Great workout to hit that head!
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Oct 28, 2012 9:38 PM: great.
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Oct 10, 2012 10:05 AM: This one will break you down if you do a drop set with it. Try not to sacrifice form and really extend those triceps!
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Jul 17, 2012 9:17 AM: Not really my favorite ...i like it more with V- bar
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Jun 15, 2012 4:32 PM: lovin it for the end - it's quite easy = u can use more weight than you would while using ripe attachment - great as "killin it" thing for the end!