V-bar triceps pushdown
A triceps exercise with cable pulley. The technique in 8 steps and the muscles it works.
TricepsCable pulley
How to do it
- 1
Attach a v-bar attachment to the cable machine at the highest setting.
- 2
Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 4
Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
- 5
Engage your triceps and exhale as you push the v-bar down until your arms are fully extended.
- 6
Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
- 7
Inhale as you slowly return the v-bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
- 8
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable pulley
Alternatives
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At a glance
- Primary
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable pulley
- Steps
- 8
