Pushdowns
To perform pushdowns, begin by holding the bar at about chest level. Keep your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Push the bar down using the strength of your triceps while keeping your elbows close to your sides.
Lower the bar slightly past your waist, then return to the starting position. Do not let the weight pull your arms back up; make sure you are raising the bar under your own control.
Tips
* This movement is similar to the
rope variation
of this exercise except here, you are pushing down a short bar instead of a rope. The two exercises are closely related however it should be noted that the rope version targets the lateral head of the triceps more effectively than this one.
* When you are using heavier weights, it is a good idea to lean your body forward slightly as you perform this exercise. This provides you with added stability.
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