Triceps pushdown
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Triceps · Lateral head
Primary muscles
How to do it
Stand tall at a high pulley with a bar attachment, elbows tucked at the ribs and the forearms at about parallel to start. Push down to a full lockout, squeeze briefly, then let the bar rise back under control. The elbows stay at the ribs the whole time — if they drift forward or the torso leans over the bar, the weight is too heavy.
Form cues
- Elbows stay at the ribs
- Full lockout, brief squeeze
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Elbow
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.