Cable Pushdown (with V-bar)

The Cable Pushdown (with V-bar) primarily works the Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Erector Spinae, 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: Face high pulley and grasp V-bar attachment with narrow overhand grip. Position elbows to side. Execution: Extend arms down. Return until forearm is close to upper arm. Repeat. Comments: Wrist can be flexed slightly at top of movement to compensate for hyperextension required at bottom of movement. The elbow can travel up slightly at top of motion. Stay close to cable to provide resistance at top of motion.

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