Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar)
The cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps using a cable machine and a V-bar attachment. It is performed by pushing the bar down towards the thighs while keeping the elbows close to the body.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Avoid using momentum to push the bar down.
- Control the movement throughout the exercise.
- Exhale as you push down, inhale as you return to the starting position.
What to watch out for
- elbow injuries
- shoulder injuries
- wrist pain
Also known as
Pushdown con barra a V, triceps pushdown, cable triceps extension, cable triceps pushdown, v-bar triceps pushdown