Exercise
Cable pushdown
Cable pushdown is a moderate exercise. It trains triceps.
Detailed explanation
Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary. Exhale and push the bar down until your elbows are fully extended. Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position.
Step by step
- 1
Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
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Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
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Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
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Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
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Exhale and push the bar down until your elbows are fully extended.
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Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
