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Standing Tricep Pushdown Cable Straight bar Supinated Grip

  • Intermediate
  • Triceps

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Setup instructions

1) Start with a high anchor point on one side of the cable machine - load the appropriate weight with the straight bar attached to the end.

2) Face the anchor and stay close to it, hinge forward slightly from the hips, keep back straight.

3) Hold the bar with palms facing up around shoulder width.

4) Keep the elbows tucked into your sides throughout the exercise.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly extend your arms so they're fully straight. The only movement should come from your forearms.

2) Pause at the endpoint and squeeze the triceps.
Slowly reverse the movement back to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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