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Tricep Pushdown

The go-to triceps isolation for the outer head.

StrengthOtherControlledAll triceps exercises

What it works

Triceps

How to do it

  1. 1Stand at a high pulley with a bar, elbows pinned to your sides.
  2. 2Push down until the arms are straight, squeeze, then let the bar rise under control to about 90° at the elbow.
  3. 3The elbows must not travel forward or drift out — the moment they move, the chest and shoulders take over.

Cues that matter

Watch a form guide for the tricep pushdown

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