Triceps Pushdown - triceps strengthening exercise

Exercise Overview

The triceps pushdown is a strengthening exercise that primarily trains the triceps brachii through controlled elbow extension. It is commonly used in rehabilitation and conditioning programs to improve pushing strength, elbow stability, and upper-limb function.

Muscles Involved

Triceps brachiiAnconeusWrist extensorsScapular stabilizers

Related Conditions

Triceps weaknessElbow instabilityPost-immobilization elbow stiffnessTendinopathy around the elbowGeneral upper-limb deconditioning

Equipment Needed

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