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Reverse-Grip Triceps Pressdown

Beginner

Reverse-Grip Triceps Pressdown

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Reverse-Grip Triceps Pressdown targets both your lower and upper body. It activates your glutes, back, and core muscles to help stabilize your body throughout the exercise.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand facing the high pulley wire rope machine and grasp the handle of the straight handle with a reverse grip.
  • Step 2

    Spread your elbows out to the sides so that your forearms are parallel to the floor. Keeping your elbows in the same position, pull your forearms down, tensing your triceps. Return to starting position.

Muscle Groups

Reverse-Grip Triceps Pressdown targets Delts, Lats, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Stand straight. Avoid leaning too far forward.
  • Make sure you don't lose tension in your triceps at the top of the movement.