Exercise/Body/Strength/Triceps Pressdown
Triceps Pressdown
- Practice elbow extension against resistance from a high cable pulley.
Setup
- Attach a rope or bar to a high cable pulley. Stand with feet planted and knees softly bent, elbows beside the torso, and hands holding the attachment securely.
Practice
- Extend the elbows to press the attachment down, then bend them slowly to return. Keep the upper arms in place and the shoulders quiet.
Dose and Progression
- Sets, repetitions, resistance, and rest follow the training plan. Establish a repeatable movement with a light load first; add resistance gradually after completing the planned repetitions with consistent control.
Cues and Variations
- Avoid using bodyweight to shove the handle downward. Reduce the load if the elbows drift forward or the torso rocks. This is an elbow-extension exercise; Huberman's overhead cable extension uses a different shoulder position.
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