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Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover
Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps (upper arms), with the forearms and shoulders assisting. It needs a cable and a pull-up bar. A typical prescription is 3 sets of 10-15 reps, and it burns about 4.3 calories per minute.
- Target
- Triceps
- Body part
- Upper Arms
- Equipment
- Cable
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3 × 10-15
- Calories / min
- ≈ 4.3 kcal
Primary muscles
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
Secondary muscles
- Forearms · Brachioradialis
- Shoulders · Deltoids
How to do Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover
- Stand facing the cable machine with a straight bar attached to the high pulley. Grasp the bar with both hands using an underhand grip (palms facing up), hands shoulder-width apart.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your back straight and elbows close to your body. Your forearms should be parallel to the floor.
- Push the bar down towards your thighs by straightening your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Slowly return to the starting position with control, allowing your forearms to become parallel to the floor again. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body and avoid moving your upper arms.
- Focus on squeezing your triceps at the bottom of the movement.
- Exhale as you push the bar down and inhale as you return to the starting position.
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Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover FAQ
What muscles does Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover work?
Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover mainly works the triceps in the upper arms (Triceps Brachii). The forearms and shoulders work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover?
You need a cable and a pull-up bar.
How many sets and reps of Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover should I do?
Start with 3 sets of 10-15 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover good for beginners?
Yes. Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the triceps.
How many calories does Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover burn?
About 4.3 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 3.5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 43 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Push Down Straight Bar on Crossover?
Other exercises for the triceps include Dumbbell Pronate-Grip Triceps Extension, Bodyweight Triceps Extension, Bodyweight Overhead Triceps Extension and Barbell Lying Triceps Extension.
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