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Push Down

The cable push down targets the triceps. It helps build arm strength and definition, focusing on the back of the upper arms.

Primary Muscle Group
Type of Weight

Back

Bodyweight

1. Setup: Attach a straight bar to a high pulley on a cable machine.
2. Grip: Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
3. Starting Position: Stand upright, engage your core, and keep your elbows close to your sides.
4. Execution: Push the bar down by extending your arms fully, keeping your elbows stationary.
5. Return: Slowly return the bar to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Diagram of the muscles activated:

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