Cable Pushdown

Instructions

Preparation

Face high pulley and grasp cable attachment with overhand narrow grip. Position elbow to side.

Execution

Extend arms down. Return until forearm is close to upper arm. Repeat.

Comments

The elbow can travel up a few inches at the top of the motion. Step close to cable to provide resistance at the top of the motion.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Triceps Brachii (Arm (Rear), Triceps)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• None

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

•  Latissimus Dorsi (Back (Middle, Outer), Lats)

  

   
• Teres Major (Back (Outer), Lats little helper)

  

   
• Deltoid, Posterior (Shoulder (Rear), Rear Delts)

  

   
• Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest, Lower Pecs)

  

   
• Pectoralis Minor (Chest, Shoulder)

  

   
• Trapezius, Lower (Back (Middle), Lower Traps)

  

   
• Rectus Abdominis (Waist (Belly), Abdominal, Abs)

• Obliques (Hips (Upper), Waist (Sides), Obliques)

• Wrist Flexors (Forearm (Inner), Hand Flexors)