Cable Triceps Pushdown

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:38:32 +0000

The Cable Triceps Pushdown is a great workout for strengthening your triceps. You will need a cable machine to perform this work, so if you have a gym membership then you should be ready to go. Even though this workout is pretty basic, it is important to keep good form throughout the whole routine. If you do not keep good form then the workout will be useless and you might end up injuring yourself. There are different handles to choose from, but just pick the one you feel more comfortable with. So here is how you do a proper cable triceps pushdown.

Step 1: Start by facing the cable machine and stand tall. Your feet should be hip width apart and your elbows should be tucked by you sides. Hold the handle with your palms facing the ground.

Step 2: Start with the handle just under your chest area. Inhale slowly, then exhale as you push the handle down until your arm are straight. Make sure that your elbows stay in the same position they started in. Then slow bring your hands back to the the start position

Key points:

- Make sure that you do not rock your body, remember this is not a full body workout, but focus on your triceps.

- Continue to breathe, do not hold your breath.

- As you get tired, your elbow will want to move quite a bit, but make sure to keep them still and stationary.

The picture above shows you the correct form. If you would like to put one foot in front of the other, that is fine too.

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Cable Triceps Pushdown