How to Do Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown

Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown is a triceps exercise using cable, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown

  1. 01Attach a straight bar to a high cable pulley and grasp it with an underhand grip, palms facing the ceiling.
  2. 02Stand with feet hip-width apart and tuck the elbows firmly against the lateral aspects of the torso.
  3. 03Contract the triceps to pull the bar down until the arms are fully locked out at the bottom.
  4. 04Allow the bar to rise back up until the forearms are just above parallel, maintaining constant cable tension.
  5. 05Keep the wrists neutral and avoid letting the stack touch between repetitions.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows pinned against the side of the ribs to prevent the shoulders from rolling forward during the extension.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown questions

What muscles does Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown work?

Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown correctly?

Attach a straight bar to a high cable pulley and grasp it with an underhand grip, palms facing the ceiling. Stand with feet hip-width apart and tuck the elbows firmly against the lateral aspects of the torso. Contract the triceps to pull the bar down until the arms are fully locked out at the bottom. Allow the bar to rise back up until the forearms are just above parallel, maintaining constant cable tension. Keep the wrists neutral and avoid letting the stack touch between repetitions.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown?

Keep the elbows pinned against the side of the ribs to prevent the shoulders from rolling forward during the extension.

Is Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown suitable for beginners?

Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown?

Cable Reverse Grip Pushdown uses cable.

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