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Upper Arms · Cable
Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar)
Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar) is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps (upper arms), with the forearms and shoulders assisting. It needs a cable. 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 Pushdown (Ez-Bar)
- Stand facing the cable machine with a straight an EZ bar attached to the high pulley. Grasp the EZ 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 EZ 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 Pushdown (Ez-Bar) FAQ
What muscles does Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar) work?
Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar) 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 Pushdown (Ez-Bar)?
You need a cable.
How many sets and reps of Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar) 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 Pushdown (Ez-Bar) good for beginners?
Yes. Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar) is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the triceps.
How many calories does Cable Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown (Ez-Bar) 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 Pushdown (Ez-Bar)?
Other exercises for the triceps include Band Triceps Pushdown Single Arm, Dumbbell Pronate-Grip Triceps Extension, Bodyweight Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Standing Triceps Extension.
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