Reverse-Grip Pushdown
Step-by-step technique for Reverse-Grip Pushdown, an exercise for triceps using cable. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Stand in front of a high cable pulley and grip the bar with an underhand grip (palms up).
- Keep your elbows pinned to your sides.
- Press the bar down until your arms are straight.
- Return under control.
Coach tip: The reverse grip emphasizes the medial head of the triceps.
Muscles worked
Primary: Triceps
Reverse-Grip Pushdown is a strength exercise that loads the triceps using cable. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Cable
- Type
- Strength