How to perform the Triceps Pushdown (Straight Bar)
- 1Stand facing the cable machine with the straight bar attached high, grab it with an overhand grip about shoulder‑width, step slightly back, soften your knees, lean forward a bit, and tuck your elbows close to your sides with the bar around chest level.
- 2Press the bar straight down until your arms are almost fully straight while squeezing your triceps, then slowly let it rise back up to about a 90‑degree bend in your elbows; exhale as you push down and inhale as the bar comes back up.
Coach tips
- Keep your elbows glued to your sides—if they drift forward or flare out, the work shifts away from your triceps.
- Choose a weight that lets you move smoothly without swinging your body or using momentum so you feel the burn mainly in the back of your arms.
- Keep your wrists straight, not bent back, to protect your joints and keep the focus on your triceps.
Train triceps smarter
One rep, one set. Hypro turns the Triceps Pushdown (Straight Bar) into measurable progress, week after week.
The right weight, every set
Hypro suggests your next Triceps Pushdown (Straight 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 Pushdown (Straight Bar) fits right into proven hypertrophy and strength templates.
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