Tricep Pushdown

Instructions

1. 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 overhand grip (Palms facing down) about shoulder width apart. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Keeping your body and elbows stationary, push the bar down by just moving your forearms until your arms are straight.
3. 3.After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Keep your body vertically straight and avoid leaning.
• Avoid using your legs to assist you.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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