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Cable Reverse-Grip Pushdown

Cable Reverse-Grip Pushdown — movement illustration 1

This exercise is the reverse version of the triceps pushdown.

Equipment
Cable
Muscle groups
Arms
Primary muscles
Triceps

How to perform this exercise

  1. Stand in front of a cable machine and attach a bar to a high pulley.
  2. Grasp the handle with palms facing up.
  3. Keeping your elbows at your side, pull the handle down towards your thighs.
  4. Pause for a moment and then return to the starting position.

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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