How to do pushdown triceps exercises

This is an animated body sculpting tutorial for pushdown triceps exercises. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness body building video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning pushdown triceps exercises.

How to do Pushdowns - Triceps Exercise

Pushdowns are a cable exercises for the triceps, where you push down a grip with the strength of your triceps.

Description: Pushdown - Triceps Exercise

* Stand with one foot in front of the other and lean forward a little bit. Your back should be straightened or slightly arched forward, your abs contracted slightly. But don't arch back. Start with your upper arm vertical and your forearm horizontal. Grab the grip with your palms pointing to the floor and thumbs and fingers at the same side of the grip.
* Push down the grip and exhale at the same time. Push down until your arms are straightened and vertical or even until your hands are close to the hips. It is very important that the upper arms stay parallel and the elbows close to your waist.
* Then move back up slowly and inhale.

Trainer advice: Pushdown - Triceps Exercise

* Always keep your arms parallel.
* You can do pushdowns with different kinds of grips.