Triceps exercise
Tricep Pushdown V Bar
Elbow extension for triceps with a stable arm. The cable keeps tension throughout the movement.
- Primary muscleTriceps
- EquipmentBarbell and cable machine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Triceps
- Barbell and cable machine
How to do the Tricep Pushdown V Bar
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Attach the V-bar to the high cable and hold one angled side with each hand, thumbs up.
- Tuck your elbows in at your sides and lean slightly forward.
- Push the bar down until your arms are straight and squeeze your triceps at the bottom.
- Come up slowly until your forearms are parallel to the floor, keeping your elbows in place.
Muscles worked
Common Tricep Pushdown V Bar mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Tricep Pushdown V Bar, and how to fix it.
Your hands grip the V bar at the ends and your wrists twist.
Place each hand on one of the angled sections, near the center, with your thumbs up.
Your elbows flare out as the bar goes down.
Keep your elbows tight and push the bar in a straight line to your thighs.
Your shoulders shrug and your chest sinks over the bar.
Keep your chest up and your shoulders away from your ears as you push the bar.
Alternatives to the Tricep Pushdown V Bar
They work the triceps with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Tricep Pushdown V Bar work?
The Tricep Pushdown V Bar works mainly the triceps.