How to Do Cable Tricep Pushdown Bar

Form Cues

1. 1

   Set cable high, grip bar with overhand grip, pin elbows at sides, press bar down to full extension

2. 2

   Squeeze triceps hard at the bottom

3. 3

   Keep a slight forward lean from the hips, not the lower back, for a stable base

4. 4

   Control the return to the top rather than letting the weight stack yank your arms up

Common Mistakes

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  Letting elbows drift forward during the push — pin elbows firmly to your sides throughout the entire movement

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  Using body weight and leaning into the movement instead of isolating the triceps

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  Only pushing through a partial range — full extension at the bottom is where the peak contraction happens