Arms and calves · New to it
Reverse Grip Pushdown
A triceps pushdown with palms facing up, which also works the forearms and is kind to the elbows.
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- Works
- triceps; also forearms
- Kit
- Cable
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Attach a straight bar to a high pulley. Grip it underhand at shoulder width, elbows at your sides.
While you move
- Palms facing up
- Elbows pinned to your sides
- Push down to straight arms
- Control the way up
Avoid
- Elbows drifting forward
- Going too heavy for the grip
- Leaning over the bar