Cable station

Cable Triceps Pushdown

A high-pulley elbow-extension exercise that keeps continuous cable tension on the triceps while the upper arms remain close to the torso.
All equipment guides
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Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels up and down.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Triceps
Supporting
No supporting muscle recorded
PRIMARY
Triceps
SUPPORTING
None listed

How to set it up

1
Attach a rope or bar to a high pulley and choose a manageable load.
2
Stand tall with feet stable and elbows near the sides.
3
Take up cable tension before beginning the first repetition.

How the movement works

1
Extend the elbows to guide the handle down while the upper arms stay beside the ribs.
2
Let the handle rise until the elbows bend comfortably without the shoulders rolling forward.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
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