Cable Pushdown (with back support)
The Cable Pushdown (with back support) primarily works the Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rectus Abdominis, Teres Major, Trapezius (Lower), Wrist Flexors. It is a cable isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A cable isolation push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Extension |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle External Obliques (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
- Stabilizer Muscle Wrist Flexors (forearms)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place back against vertical back support. Grasp cable attachment from high pulley with narrow overhand grip. Position elbows to side. Execution: Extend arms down. Return until forearm is close to upper arm. Repeat. Comments: Keep back against back pad throughout exercise.
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