How to perform the cable triceps pushdown

  1. 1

    Pin elbows near your sides

  2. 2

    Extend without leaning over the stack

  3. 3

    Separate the rope at the bottom

  4. 4

    Return with control

Common mistakes

  • Moving the upper arms
  • Turning each rep into a bodyweight dip
  • Letting the stack slam

Alternatives

Straight-bar pushdownOverhead cable extensionClose-grip push-up