Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
How to do the Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Triceps
,
Cable
How to do the Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment
- 1
Attach a V-Bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.
- 2
Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. The thumbs should be higher than the small finger. This is your starting position.
- 3
Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.
- 4
After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the V-Bar slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- 5
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your triceps volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
More triceps exercises
Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment: common questions
What muscles does the Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment work?
The Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment primarily works the Triceps.
Is the Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment 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 Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment?
To do the Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment a compound or isolation exercise?
The Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment 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 Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment with correct form?
Attach a V-Bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
Log your Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment sets, free.
Waitlist members get TestFlight + Play Store internal-track invites and a founder badge on their profile.
The app is free. Club adds the coach, leagues and analytics.
Core tracking stays free forever, the climb, streaks, logging and your league tiers. Club is for when you want the full coach, worldwide competition and the depth, at about the price of one coffee a month.
14-day free trial · no card to start
| Free | Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking, the climb and streaks | ||
| Per-set logging, PR detection, wearables | ||
| Muscle-league tiers | ||
| The AI coach | nudges | Full conversation |
| Worldwide leagues and challenges | , | |
| PR projections and deep analytics | , | |
| Unlimited crews | , | |
| Themes, export and higher AI limits | , |