Reverse-grip Triceps Press-down

Muscle Groups: Triceps

Reverse-grip Triceps Press-down focuses on Triceps.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Reverse-grip Triceps Press-down with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attached to the high pulley.

  2. 2

    Grasp the bar with an underhand (reverse) grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Position your elbows close to your sides, forearms parallel to the floor, and lean slightly forward.

  4. 4

    Keeping your elbows tucked in, extend your arms straight down, pressing the bar towards your thighs by contracting your triceps.

  5. 5

    Squeeze your triceps at the bottom of the movement.

  6. 6

    Slowly allow the bar to rise back to the starting position, controlling the weight as your forearms return to parallel with the floor.

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