Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown
With an underhand grip on the bar, push down to lockout to bias the medial triceps head.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
Sets and reps
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
- For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
- Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the triceps, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown work?
- The Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown mainly works the triceps.
- What equipment do you need for the Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown?
- A cable.
- How many sets and reps of the Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown?
- For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
- What can I do instead of the Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown?
- Band Overhead Triceps Extension, Barbell Close-Grip Bench Press, Barbell JM Press and Barbell Pin Press work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Cable Reverse-Grip Triceps Pushdown to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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