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Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) (with arm blaster)

The cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) with arm blaster is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps. The use of a V-bar and arm blaster helps to maintain proper form and maximize triceps engagement.

How to perform: Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) (with arm blaster)

At a glance

Area
Upper arms
Main muscle
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Intermediate

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows close to your body.
  • Avoid using momentum to push the weight down.
  • Focus on squeezing the triceps at the bottom of the movement.
  • Maintain a neutral wrist position throughout the exercise.

What to watch out for

  • Shoulder injuries
  • Elbow injuries
  • Severe wrist pain

Also known as

Pushdown con cavo (barra a V) (con arm blaster), triceps pushdown, cable triceps extension, cable triceps pushdown, v-bar triceps pushdown, arm blaster triceps pushdown, triceps pushdown cable, triceps extension cable

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