Triceps Pushdown
🏋️♂️ Strength / Weighted · Push
Also known as: tricep pushdown, triceps extension, tricep extension, skull crusher, skull crushers
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Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log triceps_pushdown 3x10@45also valid:
/log triceps-pushdown 3x10@45 · /log triceps pushdown 3x10@45Sets × Reps
/log triceps_pushdown 3x10also valid:
/log triceps-pushdown 3x10 · /log triceps pushdown 3x10Reps
/log triceps_pushdown 20also valid:
/log triceps-pushdown 20 · /log triceps pushdown 20Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.
Demonstration
Demo: Cable Triceps Pushdown (V-Bar) — © Gym visual
How to perform
🎯 TricepsForearms🛠 Cable
- Attach a v-bar attachment to the cable machine at the highest setting.
- Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- Engage your triceps and exhale as you push the v-bar down until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
- Inhale as you slowly return the v-bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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