How to perform the Triceps Pressdown (EZ-Bar)
- 1Stand facing the cable machine with the EZ-bar attached at the top, grab the bar with both hands a little narrower than shoulder-width, and take a small step back with a soft bend in your knees and your elbows close to your sides. Lean your upper body slightly forward from the hips and keep your chest up and abs gently tight.
- 2Press the bar down in a smooth, controlled motion until your arms are straight without locking your elbows, then slowly let the bar rise back up until your forearms come just above parallel to the floor. Breathe out as you press the bar down and breathe in as you let it come back up, keeping your elbows fixed in place the whole time.
Coach tips
- Keep your elbows pinned to your sides so your triceps do the work instead of your shoulders swinging the weight.
- Choose a weight that lets you move slowly and with control; if you’re using your whole body to push it down, it’s too heavy.
- Think about squeezing the back of your arms at the bottom of each rep, then lowering the weight like you’re hitting the brakes, not letting it drop.
Train triceps smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Triceps Pressdown (EZ-Bar) into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Triceps Pressdown (EZ-Bar) weight and reps based on what you actually lifted, your rest, and your fatigue. Choose weight-first or reps-first. The more you log, the sharper it gets.
See exactly how much triceps you train each week
Every set you log counts toward weekly volume per muscle group. Spot imbalances, avoid junk volume, and program the same way IFBB Pros do.
Use this exercise inside an IFBB Pro plan
Pick a coach-made program, get a plan matched to your goals, and message your coach for form checks. The Triceps Pressdown (EZ-Bar) fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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