How to Do
How to Do Tricep Pushdown with Reverse Grip
The tricep pushdown with reverse grip should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the tricep pushdown with reverse grip.
Beginning
Beginning Tricep Pushdown with Reverse Grip
1. Set up a high pulley machine with a bar attachment (straight or e-z).
2. Grab the bar attachment at shoulder width with your palms facing up (supinated grip). Using your lats, lower the bar until your arms are fully extended at your sides. Your elbows should be by your sides, and your feet should be shoulder width apart.
Movement
Tricep Pushdown with Reverse Grip Movement
1. As you inhale, slowly raise the bar attachment until it is aligned with your chest. Only your forearms should move, and your elbows and upper arms should remain immobile by your sides.
2. Exhale and contract your triceps firmly to return the cable bar to its original starting position.
3. Rep 3-4 times for a total of 8-15 repetitions.
Benefits
Tricep Pushdown with Reverse Grip Benefits
It can help you gain triceps strength. It may help to enhance elbow extension and prevent shoulder discomfort during benching.
Exercise Aliases
Grip Tricep Extension, Pushdown Reverse Grip, Reverse Grip Tricep Cable Pushdown.
