reverse grip triceps pushdown

What is Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown? Reverse grip triceps pushdown is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the triceps muscles. It involves using a cable machine with a reverse grip (palms facing up) to push the bar down towards your thighs, effectively working the triceps.

Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Grab the bar with an underhand grip (palms facing up) and hands shoulder-width apart.
Keep your elbows close to your body and your upper arms stationary throughout the movement.
Push the bar downwards by extending your elbows until your arms are fully extended.
Hold for a moment, then slowly release the bar back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Using momentum to move the weight instead of relying on the triceps.
Allowing the elbows to flare out to the sides, which reduces triceps engagement. - Using too much weight, leading to improper form and potential injury.
Not fully extending the arms at the bottom of the movement, limiting triceps activation.

Focus on contracting your triceps throughout the exercise for maximum muscle engagement.
Control the weight and avoid swinging the body to ensure the triceps are doing the work. - Adjust the grip width to target different areas of the triceps.
Incorporate a full range of motion by fully extending and squeezing the triceps at the bottom of the movement.

Primary Muscles: Triceps brachii - Secondary Muscles: Forearms (brachioradialis), shoulders (anterior deltoid)