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Reverse-grip triceps press-down - Perfect Form - weight training - Brief Article
Men's Fitness, May, 2002
The triceps press-down with an overhand grip is a staple of any effective triceps-training routine. It mainly develops the medial head of the triceps, which is relatively small in comparison to the lateral and long heads. To target the lateral head, you need to come to grips with the reverse-grip press-down. Here's how to do it right.
RIGHT WAY
START
* Stand at an angle to the high-pulley cable machine so that your working arm is in line with the cable.
* Position the leg on the "working" side of your body slightly forward.
* Grasp the U-handle with a palms-up grip.
* Position your working elbow alongside your body and keep it in place throughout the movement.
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* Position your hand at shoulder height with your palm facing your shoulder.
FINISH
* Maintain posture and original body position.
* Hold working elbow firmly in place.
* Extend arm fully at bottom in a palms-up position.
WRONG WAY
START
* Bent-over posture reduces stress on triceps.
* Neutral grip reduces stress on lateral head.
* Wrong foot forward affects stability and balance.
FINISH
* Bent-over posture reduces workload on triceps.
* Arm not fully extended reduces effectiveness of movement.
* Neutral grip at bottom reduces stress on lateral head.
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