- Attach a V-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. The thumbs should be higher than the small finger. 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 V-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 straight cable bar attachment for different variations of the exercise. Also, you can attach a rope to the pulley as well as using a reverse grip on the bar exercises.
Just like the Triceps Pushdown but with the V-Bar attachment.
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Jan 28, 2012 2:15 PM: targets the triceps well
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Nov 23, 2011 12:57 PM: definitely one of my favorites since the beginning.
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Tip: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Aug 29, 2011 10:25 AM: One of Dorian yates tips, instead of doing a push down motion, try to oush the bar towards your body on the way down
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Apr 25, 2011 6:32 PM: V bar or tricep rope?
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Apr 20, 2011 7:47 AM: I love to do it at the end of my workout. I usually put the maximum weight I can lift, and I max out. Feels great
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Tip: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Jan 21, 2011 6:07 PM: Try incorporating what Louie teaches for skull crushers so you hit all of the heads of your triceps, go heavy or lightish whatever you feel like, do 10 reps going up(from bottom position) halfway between bottom n 90 degrees, then 10 reps halfway then 10 full ROM. I have seen some improvements in my...+See More
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Tip: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Dec 20, 2010 5:51 AM: I like to use the EZ curl type bar for this exercise as I find it puts less strain on my elbows.
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Aug 18, 2010 1:07 PM: one of my favorite exercises for triceps
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
Aug 16, 2010 12:37 PM: Provides a good burn but does nothing to build size. It can be good for toning the guns but if you think this will put on size; guess again.
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Review: Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
May 10, 2010 2:17 AM: my favorite tricep exercise really works well.