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Triceps

Cable pull

Triceps pushdown with bar

Bar triceps pushdown for the entire back of the upper arm.

Setup

  • Set cable to top position, attach straight or EZ bar.

  • Face the tower, grasp bar with overhand shoulder-width grip.

  • Stand tall, lean slightly forward, keep elbows tight to body.

  • Chest up, shoulder blades stable.

  • Core tight, stable stance.

Execution

  • Push the bar down until arms are almost straight. Only move your forearms.

  • Squeeze triceps at the bottom, hold briefly.

  • Slowly return up until triceps are stretched.

  • Keep elbows close to your body, do not use momentum.

  • Breathing: Exhale on the push, inhale on the return.