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).

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementExtension
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryTriceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. 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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