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V-Bar Triceps Pushdown: starting position V-Bar Triceps Pushdown: end position

Elbow Extension · Triceps

V-Bar Triceps Pushdown

A elbow extension exercise that works the triceps. Beginner level, using cable.

BeginnerCableGym

Muscles worked

PrimaryTriceps

Triceps.

Setup and loading

V-bar on the high pulley.

How to do the v-bar triceps pushdown step by step

  1. Grab the V-bar with your palms facing down.
  2. Push down until your arms are straight.
  3. Return slowly.

Form cues

  • Elbows tucked
  • Torso still

Common mistakes

  • Leaning over the bar
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Sets and reps for your goal

Hypertrophy

3 x 10-15 · rest 60 s

3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.

Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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