Reverse-grip Press-down
Muscle Groups: Triceps, Shoulders, Abs
Reverse-grip Press-down focuses on Triceps, Shoulders, Abs.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse-grip Press-down with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attachment set at chest height.
- 2
Grasp the bar with an underhand (reverse) grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Tuck your elbows close to your sides and lean slightly forward, ensuring your forearms are parallel to the floor.
- 4
Keeping your elbows fixed, press the bar straight down towards your thighs by extending your forearms.
- 5
Fully extend your arms and squeeze your triceps at the bottom of the movement.
- 6
Slowly allow the bar to rise back to the starting position, controlling the weight as your forearms return to parallel.
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