- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Cable machine
How to do it
- Stand facing a high pulley and grip the bar or rope with your elbows at your sides.
- Push the handle down until your arms are straight.
- Squeeze your triceps, then let the handle rise to chest height.
Common mistakes
- Letting your elbows drift forward or flare out.
- Leaning over the handle to push with your body.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Cable Tricep Pushdown into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.