Elbows travel forward on the way down
Upper arms swing anteriorly, converting to a chest press motion.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPec minor / anterior delt↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Cable Tricep Pushdown
Coaching cues
- Stand facing cable stack; set pulley high with rope or bar attachment
- Tuck elbows to sides; lean slightly forward with neutral spine
- Press down until elbows fully extend; flare rope ends outward at bottom
- Return to 90° elbow flexion with controlled eccentric
Common faults 3
Torso flexes forward excessively
Athlete hunches over the cable to complete reps, loading the lumbar rather than triceps.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexor complexErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHip flexor stretch↗Wrists break into flexion
Wrists curl under the attachment reducing the straight-line force application.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗Foam RollForearm flexors↗