Reverse-Grip Cable Pushdown
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Triceps · Medial head
- Medium load
- Triceps · Lateral head
- Low load
- Forearms · Flexors and Triceps · Long head
How to do it
Attach a straight bar to a high pulley and hold it with palms up. Keep your upper arms at your sides as you extend your elbows. Return the bar under control without letting your elbows swing forward.
Form cues
- Keep your upper arms beside your torso.
- Keep your wrists straight.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWrist
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.