Elbows drift forward and up
Upper arms swing; chest and lats assist the pushdown.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
V-Bar Tricep Pushdown
Coaching cues
- V-bar attachment on high pulley; overhand grip
- Elbows pinned at sides; push down to full lockout
- The V-bar angle targets the lateral head with more internal rotation
- Pause and squeeze; control the return
Common faults 2
Wrists break under the V-bar load
Forearm flexors fatigue; wrists flex inward under the pushdown.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗