Reverse-grip cable triceps pushdown
- Basic
- Cable
Palms up, elbows tucked, full lockout
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Triceps
How to do it
- Hold a high-pulley bar with palms up and elbows tucked to your sides.
- Extend your elbows pushing the bar down towards your thighs.
- Return under control until your forearms are slightly above horizontal.
Common mistakes
- Flaring your elbows or letting them drift forward.
- Using too much weight and bending your wrists.
Tips
- The underhand grip changes the angle and is often felt more in the lower triceps.
- Moderate weight and full range.