Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown

Learn how to do the Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Forearms.

Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown with correct form:

  1. 1Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
  2. 2Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grasp the bar with an underhand grip, palms facing up, and your hands shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. 5Using your triceps, push the bar down until your arms are fully extended and your triceps are contracted.
  6. 6Pause for a moment, then slowly return the bar to the starting position.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

forearms

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Main

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