Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
How to do the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
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Cable
How to do the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown
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Start by setting a bar attachment (straight or e-z) on a high pulley machine.
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Facing the bar attachment, grab it with the palms facing up (supinated grip) at shoulder width. Lower the bar by using your lats until your arms are fully extended by your sides. Tip: Elbows should be in by your sides and your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
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Slowly elevate the bar attachment up as you inhale so it is aligned with your chest. Only the forearms should move and the elbows/upper arms should be stationary by your side at all times.
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Then begin to lower the cable bar back down to the original staring position while exhaling and contracting the triceps hard.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown: common questions
What muscles does the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown work?
The Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown?
To do the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown a compound or isolation exercise?
The Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown is an isolation exercise, it targets the triceps through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown with correct form?
Start by setting a bar attachment (straight or e-z) on a high pulley machine. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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