Cable Triceps Pushdown Hold

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An isometric isolation exercise that targets the triceps by maintaining a sustained full-elbow-extension contraction against cable resistance.

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Also called: Triceps Pushdown Isometric, Isometric Cable Triceps Pushdown, Single-Arm Cable Triceps Pushdown Hold, Cable Tricep Pushdown Hold

How to do it

Attach a single handle to a high cable pulley.
Stand facing the machine in a staggered or hip-width stance with a slight forward hinge at the hips.
Grasp the handle with one hand and pin your upper arm firmly against the side of your torso.

Push the handle downward by extending your elbow until the arm is straight beside your hip.
Lock into peak elbow extension and forcefully squeeze the triceps muscle.
Hold this fully extended position statically for the target duration without letting the arm drift.
Slowly allow the elbow to flex under control to return the weight, then repeat on the opposite arm.

Maintain controlled, continuous breathing throughout the hold without holding your breath.

Elbow drifting forward or backward during the hold: Keep the upper arm glued against your torso so shoulder movement does not assist the triceps.
Leaning upper body weight over the cable: Maintain a stable, braced torso with a slight hip hinge and avoid using momentum or body mass to pin the load down.
Wrist breaking into hyperextension under tension: Keep the wrist rigid and neutral in line with the forearm throughout the hold.

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