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Triceps · Beginner

Cable V-Bar Triceps Pushdown

Elbow-extension drill targeting the triceps with controlled upper-arm position.

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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. 01Stand facing the high pulley and hold the V-bar with your elbows bent and tucked near your sides.
  2. 02Brace your trunk, keep your shoulders down, and align your wrists with the angled handles.
  3. 03Extend your elbows to press the V-bar downward until your arms are straight.
  4. 04Squeeze your triceps briefly without leaning over the attachment or moving your upper arms.
  5. 05Allow the bar to rise slowly to the starting bend while keeping your elbows fixed.

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