Tricep Pressdown Exercise

Stand

Squat

Set the anchor at the highest position; use a straight bar or rope attachment

Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, back tall

Pull elbows in tight to your sides â€” they remain fixed throughout

Push the bar down by fully extending your elbows

Return slowly â€” control the band's pull on the way back up

Instructions

Step-by-step technique

Stand with feet hip-width apart, hips straight, back tall, and knees slightly bent.

Place the cable pulley at the highest position and use a straight bar attachment, or attach a resistance band overhead.

Grip the bar firmly in both hands.

Pull your elbows in close to your sides â€” they stay fixed there throughout the movement.

Slowly push the bar down toward your thighs by fully extending your elbows.

Squeeze your triceps at the bottom of the movement.

Return the bar slowly back up to the starting position, resisting the pull.

Repeat for the desired number of reps.