Cable Pushdown

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Instructions Preparation Face high pulley and grasp cable attachment with overhand narrow grip. Position elbows to side. Execution Extend arms down. Return until forearm is close to upper arm. Repeat. Comments The elbow can travel up few inches at top of motion. Stay close to cable to provide resistance at top of motion.

Classification  Utility: Basic or Auxiliary  Mechanics: Isolated  Force: Push Muscles Target Triceps Brachii Synergists None Stabilizers Latissimus Dorsi Teres Major Deltoid, Posterior Pectoralis Major, Sternal Pectoralis Minor Trapezius, Lower Rectus Abdominis Obliques Wrist Flexors