Cable Pushdown (Heavy)



Muscles

Target
Triceps Brachii

Synergists (See Comments)
None

Stabilizers
Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Deltoid, Posterior
Pectoralis Major, Sternal
Pectoralis Minor
Trapezius, Lower
Rectus Abdominis
Obliques
Wrist Flexors

Instructions

Preparation
Face high pulley and grasp cable attachment with overhand grip. Position one foot in front of the other, bend at the hip, elbow to the front.

Execution
Extend arm down and pull elbows toward body slightly. Return until forearm is close to upper arm and elbows are to the front. Repeat.

Comments
Step close to cable to provide resistance at the top of the motion. Elbows may be brought closer to body by slightly flexing waist and/or slightly extending shoulder. These muscles are still considered stabilizers.

Source: exrx.net