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Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar attachment)
Muscles involved
The cable triceps pushdown with a V-bar uses a comfortable grip. It builds triceps strength and definition.
How to do it
- Attach a V-bar to a high pulley, stand facing the machine, and grip the handles with palms facing down, elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Keeping your elbows pinned to your sides, push the bar straight down until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause at the bottom, squeezing your triceps for a peak contraction.
- Slowly and with control, allow the bar to rise back to the starting position as you bend your elbows.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body and stationary; only your forearms should move. - Push the bar all the way down to full extension, and squeeze your triceps at the bottom. - Do not lean forward; keep your torso upright to maximize triceps isolation. - Control the upward phase of the movement; don't let the weight stack pull you back.
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Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar attachment): which muscles does it work?
Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar attachment) mainly works: Triceps. It also involves: Triceps brachii.
What is Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar attachment) good for?
The cable triceps pushdown with a V-bar uses a comfortable grip. It builds triceps strength and definition.
How do you do Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-bar attachment) with proper form?
- Keep your elbows close to your body and stationary; only your forearms should move. - Push the bar all the way down to full extension, and squeeze your triceps at the bottom. - Do not lean forward; keep your torso upright to maximize triceps isolation.
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