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Triceps Pushdown

An arm-focused movement for elbow strength and balanced biceps and triceps development.

SETS / REPS4 × 10–12
REST75 sec
LEVELAll levels

MOVEMENT ILLUSTRATION

SEE THE MOVEMENT.

A six-frame Triceps Pushdown reference. Follow the setup, controlled working path, return, and reset with the same form.

Triceps Pushdown technique — set position

01SETBuild a stable starting position.

Triceps Pushdown technique — brace position

02BRACECreate tension before moving.

Triceps Pushdown technique — lower position

03LOWEREnter the range with control.

Triceps Pushdown technique — work position

04WORKMove through the strongest path.

Triceps Pushdown technique — return position

05RETURNControl the return phase.

Triceps Pushdown technique — reset position

06RESETFinish balanced and repeat.

DO

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  • Elbows stay steady
  • No torso swing
  • Use full control
  • Finish each set with clean technique
DON'T

WHAT TO AVOID

  • Do not move the elbows and shoulders to create momentum.
  • Do not rush the lowering phase.
  • Do not use a load that prevents a complete, controlled repetition.

STEP BY STEP

MOVE WITH CONTROL.

  1. Set the upper arm in a stable position.
  2. Move through the elbow without swinging the torso.
  3. Squeeze the target muscle at the end of the range.
  4. Return slowly until the arm is comfortably long.
STOP IF SOMETHING FEELS WRONG.

Muscle effort is expected; sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, or unusual discomfort is not. Reduce the load or range, stop the exercise, and seek qualified guidance when needed.