Reverse Tricep Pushdown
Quick answer
Reverse Tricep Pushdown is a beginner isolation cable exercise that mainly works the triceps.
Written by the GymStreak coaching team
Muscles worked
Primary
How to do Reverse Tricep Pushdown
- 1
Set the weight on one side of the cable machine. Adjust the position of the pulley so that it is at the highest point. Make sure you are using a straight bar or EZ attachment and hold your hands with an underhand grip (Palms facing up) about shoulder width apart. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. This is your starting position.
- 2
Keeping your body and elbows stationary, push the bar down by just moving your forearms until your arms are straight.
- 3
After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
Form cues
- Keep your body vertically straight and avoid leaning.
- Avoid using your legs to assist you.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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