This exercise is the original version of the triceps pushdown.
Primary Muscle: Triceps
Secondary Muscle: None
Equipment Type: Cable
Steps
- Stand in front of a cable machine and attach a short bar to a high pulley.
- Grasp the handle with an overhead (palms facing down) grip.
- Draw your abs in and keep your back straight.
- Keeping your elbows at your side push the handle down towards your thighs.
- Pause for a moment and then return to the starting position.
Tips
- You may want to stager one foot in front of the other for a better stance.