Cable Reverse-Grip Pushdown

Setup

1. 01Attach a straight or EZ bar to the high pulley.
2. 02Grip the bar underhand at shoulder width.
3. 03Pin the elbows to the sides of the torso.
4. 04Stand tall with a slight forward hinge.

Execution

1. 01Push the bar down to full elbow lockout.
2. 02Squeeze the triceps at the bottom.
3. 03Let the forearms rise until just past 90 degrees.
4. 04Keep the elbows pinned through every rep.

Checkpoints

• -Wrists stay straight and strong under the underhand grip.
• -Elbows stay glued to the sides, not flaring.
• -The bar path is vertical, close to the body.
• -Full lockout is reached on every rep.

Common mistakes

• -Letting the wrists collapse backward under load.
• -Leaning over the bar and pressing with bodyweight.
• -Flaring the elbows out at the bottom.
• -Going too heavy and cutting the lockout short.