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    Cable Tricep Pushdown
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    CABLE TRICEP PUSHDOWN

    Isolation for triceps mass and elbow extension strength.

    KEY TARGETS
    • Primary MuscleTriceps
    • EquipmentCable
    AVOID MISTAKES
    • • Rapid descent without control
    • • Improper bracing / lost tension
    • • Inconsistent range of motion

    Setup

    Elbows pinned to sides, slight forward torso lean, neutral grip on rope or bar.

    Execution

    Extend elbows fully, pause, then return with control without letting elbows drift.

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    Key Cues

    • Elbows stay fixed

    • Full lockout

    • Slow return

    • No shoulder movement

    • Squeeze triceps at bottom

    Common Mistakes

    • Elbows flaring

    • Using body swing

    • Partial reps

    • Overloading weight

    • Wrists bending back

    Programming

    3-4 sets of 10-15 reps, 2x per week.

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