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Tricep Exercises - Overhand Grip Tricep Push Down
Primary Muscles: Triceps Brachii
Secondary Muscles: Rotator Cuff, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major and Minor all as shoulder stabilizers.
  1. Stand with knees soft, abs tight, buttocks out, shoulders back, and back flat facing the cable stack. Grasp straight bar with palms facing down. Elbows are by your side and bent at 90 degrees of flexion.
  2. Extend your elbows until your arms are straight. Be sure to keep the elbows fixed during this exercise.
  3. Slowly bend your elbows until you are just about to lose tension in the triceps.

Helpful Hints:
Avoid flexing the back and rounding your shoulders forward. Your chest should be out with your shoulders back during this exercise. You may also use other attachments such as the tricep rope or V bar to add variety to your workout.

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