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V-Bar Triceps Pushdown

Also: cable triceps pushdown (v bar), cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) (with arm blaster)

Main
Triceps
Secondary
Forearms
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Movement
Elbow extension

How to do it

  1. Attach a v bar attachment to the cable machine at the highest setting.
  2. Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder width apart.
  3. Grasp the v bar with an overhand grip, palms facing down, and your hands shoulder width apart.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary throughout the exercise.
  5. Engage your triceps and exhale as you push the v bar down until your arms are fully extended.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
  7. Inhale as you slowly return the v bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Exercise data: exercises-dataset (MIT) by Hasan Emir Yıldırım