Cable Tricep Pushdown
The Cable Tricep Pushdown primarily works the Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head), with secondary activation of the Anconeus and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a cable isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Stand facing a cable machine with the handle at shoulder height and push it downward, extending your elbows.
| Equipment | Cable |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Vertical Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head) |
| Secondary | Anconeus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Lateral Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Medial Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand or sit with upright posture. Attach appropriate handle to cable pulley. Grasp handle and face machine. Execution: Press weight overhead until arms are fully extended. Lower weight back to shoulder level under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head).
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