Wrists break backward under the supinated load
Wrist extensors fatigue under the supinated pushdown position.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Reverse Grip Tricep Pushdown
Coaching cues
- High cable; supinated (underhand) grip on the straight bar
- Elbows pinned at sides; push down to full lockout
- Targets the medial head of the tricep more than pronated grip
- Pause at the bottom; squeeze hard
Common faults 2
Elbows drift forward and up
Upper arm swings; tricep loses the isolated position.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗