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Triceps pushdown

With your elbows along your body, you push the cable down until your arms are straight. The triceps make up two thirds of your upper arm and also influence how much you can bench press.

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Cable machine with a rope or bar

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Injury prevention —

Keep your elbows still along your body. If they drift back, your back takes over and your elbow gets overloaded.

Frequently asked questions

Which muscles does the Triceps pushdown train?

Triceps

What do you need for the Triceps pushdown?

Cable machine with a rope or bar

How do you avoid injuries in the Triceps pushdown?

Keep your elbows still along your body. If they drift back, your back takes over and your elbow gets overloaded.

Take this exercise further

Put it in your own training program

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General information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, discuss the exercise with your doctor or physiotherapist first.

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