V-bar pushdown

A isolation exercise for the triceps. Equipment: cable machine.

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WorksTriceps

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How to do it

Setup: High pulley with a V-handle, elbows at your sides.
Push down until the arms are straight
Let it rise to just above 90°

Muscles worked

V-bar pushdown: 3D figure mid-rep with the triceps highlighted

Triceps · main

Equipment

Cable machine

Alternatives

Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all v-bar pushdown alternatives.

Band overhead extensionResistance bands
Band overhead triceps extensionResistance bands
Band pushdownResistance bands and Pull-up bar
Band triceps kickbackResistance bands
Bodyweight triceps extensionNo equipment
Cable overhead triceps extensionCable machine

More triceps exercises

Close-grip bench pressBarbell, Flat bench and Squat rack
Slow dip loweringDip bars
DipDip bars
EZ bar skull crusherEZ curl bar and Flat bench
Overhead dumbbell extensionDumbbells
Cable pushdownCable machine

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