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Triceps
V-Bar Tricep Pushdown
- Primary muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Movement pattern
- Elbow extension
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Attach a V-bar to a high pulley and grip it with a slight angle and elbows at your sides. Extend the elbows to push the bar down fully, squeeze the triceps, then return under control.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the triceps — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Rope Overhead Cable ExtensionCableElbow extension
- Rope Tricep PushdownCableElbow extension
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the triceps: