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Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown

Cable Reverse-grip Pushdown is a cable exercise that mainly works the triceps, with the forearms helping. Kynetix starts it at 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps.

At a glance

Main muscleTriceps
Also worksForearms
Body partUpper Arms
EquipmentCable
Kynetix default3 sets of 10 to 15 reps

The one cue

Elbows glued to the ribs. Lock out and squeeze.

The same cue Kynetix shows on this lift during a workout.

How to progress

Use double progression. Pick a weight you can lift for 10 clean reps on every set. Each session, try to add a rep or two. When every set reaches 15 reps with good form, add the next pin on the stack and start again near 10. Kynetix suggests the next weight from your own last sessions, so you don't have to remember what you lifted.

How Kynetix tracks it

  • Log each set in a tap with weight and rep steppers. Your last set sits right there.
  • The rest timer starts on its own after every set.
  • Personal records are spotted as you lift, using an estimated one-rep max (weight x (1 + reps / 30)).
  • Kyno suggests the next weight from your own history.

Questions

What muscles does cable Reverse-grip Pushdown work?

Mainly the triceps, with the forearms helping.

How many sets and reps of cable Reverse-grip Pushdown should I do?

Kynetix starts it at 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps. Stay in that range and add weight once every set reaches 15 reps with good form.

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General training information, not medical advice. Stop if something hurts and get it checked.