Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown

How to do the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown

1. Start by setting a bar attachment (straight or e-z) on a high pulley machine.
2. Facing the bar attachment, grab it with the palms facing up (supinated grip) at shoulder width. Lower the bar by using your lats until your arms are fully extended by your sides. Tip: Elbows should be in by your sides and your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. This is the starting position.
3. Slowly elevate the bar attachment up as you inhale so it is aligned with your chest. Only the forearms should move and the elbows/upper arms should be stationary by your side at all times.
4. Then begin to lower the cable bar back down to the original staring position while exhaling and contracting the triceps hard.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Role	Muscles
Primary	triceps
Equipment	cable machine
Difficulty	beginner
Type	isolation

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Harder than the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown

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Superset the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown with

Opposing biceps work — alternate sets without extra rest.

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Common questions

What muscles does the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown work?

The Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown primarily works the triceps. Band Skull Crusher, Body-Up, and Body Tricep Press train the same muscle, across 9 equipment types.

What equipment do you need for the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown?

A Cable Machine. Without a cable machine, Body-Up, Body Tricep Press, and Standing Towel Triceps Extension train the same muscle, and 11 of the catalogue's options for this muscle need no equipment.

Is the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown is rated beginner. Bench Press with Chains, Reverse Band Bench Press, and Pin Presses are the progressions from here.

Where should the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown go in a workout?

Late — the Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown is isolation work, so it follows your compounds. Supersetting it with Cable Hammer Curls - Rope Attachment and Cable Preacher Curl cuts session time without extra rest.

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