You’re Not Working Your Triceps: Tricep Pushdowns

Most people aren’t actually training their triceps when they do tricep pushdowns — and that’s why their arms won’t grow.

In this video, I break down the most common tricep pushdown mistakes I see in the gym and show you how to do tricep pushdowns correctly so your triceps actually do the work. If you feel pushdowns more in your shoulders, elbows, or grip than your triceps, this video is for you.

We’ll cover proper tricep pushdown form, posture, elbow positioning, range of motion, and tempo so you can optimize your tricep training for muscle growth (hypertrophy) and reduce your risk of shoulder or elbow pain. This isn’t about lifting heavier weight — it’s about training smarter and getting better results.

00:00 intro
00:27 function of the tricep
00:56 common mistakes of the pushdown
05:41 how I would do a tricep pushdown
If you’re struggling to grow your arms, dealing with elbow pain, or feel like tricep exercises “burn” but don’t actually build muscle, these cues will help you fix that immediately.

In this video you’ll learn:
• Why tricep pushdowns don’t work for most people
• The biggest tricep pushdown mistakes killing your gains
• How posture and core positioning affect tricep activation
• How to use full range of motion for bigger triceps
• How to keep tension on the triceps and off the shoulders

This video is for anyone who lifts weights, wants bigger arms, or is serious about improving their gym workouts with better technique.

Try these cues in your next arm workout and let me know if you had to drop the weight — that’s usually a sign you’re finally training your triceps properly.

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