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Upper Arms · Cable
Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar
Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar is a beginner isolation strength exercise that works the triceps (upper arms), with the 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
- Shoulders · Deltoids
How to do Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar
- Stand facing the cable machine with your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent.
- Grasp the straight bar attached to the high pulley with both hands, palms facing down, and place your hands shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows at a 90-degree angle, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Push the bar down towards your thighs by straightening your elbows, keeping your upper arms stationary.
- Slowly return to the starting position with control. 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 straight bar down and inhale as you return to the starting position.
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Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar FAQ
What muscles does Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar work?
Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar mainly works the triceps in the upper arms (Triceps Brachii). The shoulders work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar?
You need a cable and a pull-up bar.
How many sets and reps of Cable Triceps Push Down Straight 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 Triceps Push Down Straight Bar good for beginners?
Yes. Cable Triceps Push Down Straight Bar is rated beginner, so it's a sound choice while you learn to train the triceps.
How many calories does Cable Triceps Push Down Straight 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 Triceps Push Down Straight Bar?
Other exercises for the triceps include Bodyweight Triceps Extension, Band Incline Triceps Extension, Suspension Trainer With Grips Triceps Extension and Dumbbell Lying Triceps Extension.
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