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cable pushdown
cable pushdown is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Attach a straight bar to a high pulley cable machine.
Step 2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart and a slight bend in your knees.
Step 3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
Step 4. Keep your elbows close to your sides and your upper arms stationary.
Step 5. Exhale and push the bar down until your elbows are fully extended.
Step 6. Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return the bar to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
triceps
Secondary muscles
forearms
Primary body parts
triceps
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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