Exercise Description: Cable Pushdowns

Specs: Muscles Worked: The primary muscles worked during cable push-downs are the Triceps. Secondarily are the Forearms, Shoulders, Chest, Traps, and Back.

Instructions: 1) Stand approximately 2-3 feet away from overhead pulley with feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent. You may use a staggered stance for increased stability. 2) Start position: Grasp bar with palms down grip. Lower bar to forehead level so that elbows are bent past 90° - this is the full stretch position. 3) Keeping shoulders stabilized and elbows close to sides, extend arm and drive bar to hip level . 4) Return to start position. 5) Remember to keep back and head erect and in a neutral position. Stabilize shoulders by squeezing shoulder blades together slightly.