Tricep Pushdown (also called Cable Tricep Pushdown or Rope Pushdown) is one of the best isolation exercises for building and shaping all three heads of the triceps (long, lateral, and medial head).
Primary Target Triceps brachii Secondary Forearms (grip), core (stabilization) Equipment Needed Cable machine with a high pulley Common attachments: straight bar, V-bar, rope, EZ-bar, or single-handle Correct Form (Step-by-Step) Set the cable pulley to the highest position. Attach your chosen bar/rope. Stand facing the machine, feet shoulder-width apart, slight bend in the knees, core braced. Grab the attachment with both hands (palms down for straight/V-bar, neutral grip for rope). Tuck your elbows tightly to your sides — this is crucial. Elbows should stay pinned throughout the entire movement. Start with your forearms roughly parallel to the floor (about 90-degree elbow angle). Exhale and push the bar/rope straight down by extending your elbows until your arms are fully straight (but do NOT lock out the elbows aggressively). At the bottom, consciously squeeze/contract the triceps hard for 1 second. Inhale and slowly let the weight come back up under control until your forearms are again parallel to the floor (don’t let the stack crash). Repeat.
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