Tricep Push Downs

​The triceps pushdown is an isolation exercise designed to build the triceps. It can be done with a number of attachments. I prefer using the metal bar attachment, but that's just my personal preference

How to do Tricep Push Down

• Stand with a slight bend forward from the hips. I sometimes like to have my back against a post to prevent cheating.
• Grab the bar with both hands. 
• Keep your chest up, and tuck your elbows in close to your body. The elbows shouldn't move from this position
• Press down by extending your elbows until your arm is straight. Don't move your elbows back. Pause for a second at the bottom.
• Return to the top without lifting your elbows away from your body.

Common Mistakes

Flaring the elbows and moving your body: It might allow you to lift more weight, but it takes the work away from the triceps and onto the chest and shoulders. Keep your elbows tucked in close to your body and your body stable

Moving your elbows back or forward during the rep: Once your elbows are set, don't move them. All it does is cause your chest and shoulders to assist the triceps in lifting the weight. The whole point of the exercise is to isolate the triceps, so make sure it's the muscle that's doing the work.

Rushing and bouncing the reps at the bottom: Keep the reps controlled and pause briefly at the bottom.