Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | high cable pulley |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Stand in front of high pulley, grasp cable bar with shoulderwide underhand grip. Position elbows to sides with upper arms vertical. Keep knees slightly flexed and body in a stable postion.Execution
Completely extend arms while elbows remain in position. Return until lower arms are just above parallel to floor. Repeat.Variations / Comments
It is also possible to accomplish full range of motion by bending arm almost completely in upper position. In that case return before lower arms rest on upper arms.![Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip | Starting Position Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/23/2823.jpg)
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![Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip | Ending Position Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/24/2824.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Latissiumus Dorsi | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Deltoid, Posterior | Rectus Abdominis | Wrist Extensors |
![Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip | Muscles Front Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/99/1199.jpg)
Front
![Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip | Muscles Rear Cable Pushdown, Reverse Grip Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/0/1200.jpg)
Rear
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