Grasp the bar with your palms facing down, hands shoulder-width apart, and elbows close to your body.
Pull the bar down until your arms are fully extended by your sides, this is your starting position.
Slowly bend your elbows and raise the bar back to the starting position, keeping your elbows close to your body and your back straight.
Repeat this movement, ensuring you're focusing on using your triceps to push the bar down and control the movement back up.
Pro Tip
Elbow Position: Your elbows should remain close to your body and should not move during the exercise. A common mistake is to flare the elbows out or move them during the exercise, which can lead to injury and reduce the effectiveness of the workout. Full Range of Motion: To get the most out of the triceps pushdown, you need to ensure you're using a full range of motion. This means fully extending your arms at the bottom of the movement and allowing them to return to a 90-degree angle at the top. Avoid partial reps as they don't fully work the triceps. Controlled Movement: Avoid using momentum to lower the weight. This is a common mistake that