Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment

Triceps

Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment

Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment (Start)

Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment (End)

LevelBeginner EquipmentCable MechanicIsolation ForcePush

A cable pushdown using a V-shaped handle, which gives a comfortable angled grip for the triceps.

Strength

Primary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 16 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.7 kcal/min

Estimate range 12–20 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set3.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Hook a V-handle onto a high pulley and stand near the stack, feet about hip width apart.
2Hold the handle with both hands and keep your upper arms against your sides.

How to perform

1Straighten your elbows and push the handle toward your thighs.
2Maintain an upright torso and still upper arms.
3Flex the triceps once your arms are fully straight.
4Allow the handle to rise slowly until forearms are roughly level.