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Triceps · Intermediate

Cable Incline Pushdown

Triceps pushdown variation emphasizing elbow extension and steady shoulders.

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Exercise overview

Training details

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Face the high cable, grasp the attachment, and hinge forward slightly so your torso follows the intended cable line.
  2. 02Pin your upper arms near your sides with your elbows bent and shoulders held down.
  3. 03Extend your elbows to press the attachment downward and slightly backward along your torso.
  4. 04Finish with straight arms and contracted triceps without rounding your shoulders or moving your hips.
  5. 05Allow your elbows to bend slowly while your upper arms remain fixed, then repeat.

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