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Reverse Grip Triceps Pushdown is an isolation exercise for the triceps: one joint works, so it comes after the compound lifts to finish the target muscle. Secondary muscles: forearms. Equipment: cable. Difficulty: beginner, suitable for beginners. It takes 5 steps; the most common mistake is covered in the tip below.
Step-by-step
- Attach a straight bar to the high pulley and grip it with palms facing up
- Pin your elbows to your torso
- Push the bar down until your elbows fully extend
- Squeeze for one second at the bottom
- Release up under control, keeping your wrists straight
Coaching tip
The underhand grip targets the medial head of the triceps; go light and focus on full lockout.
Caution
Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: elbow, wrist. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.
How to program it
Sets × reps and rest by goal; tempo and controlled reps matter most on isolation work. Start at the bottom of the range in week one; add 2.5–5% when you hit the top with clean form.
| Goal | Sets × Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3 × 6-8 | 120 s |
| Muscle gain | 3 × 10-15 | 75 s |
| Fat loss / conditioning | 3 × 12-15 | 60 s |
FitCi applies this table to your age and goal automatically and writes weekly progression.
Alternatives
- At home, no equipment: Bench Dips, Diamond Push-Up
- Same muscle, different equipment: Close-Grip Bench Press, Triceps Dips, Bench Dips
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