Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment

Triceps Pushdown - V-Bar Attachment is a strength - elbow extension with an angled attachment exercise involving Triceps brachii. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.

Last updated: 2026-10-31 · DynPerformance

Primary muscles: Triceps brachii
Secondary muscles: Anconeus, Forearm muscles, Latissimus dorsi (stabilization)
Exercise type: Strength - elbow extension with an angled attachment

Exercise technique

Pulley
Attach the V-bar to the high pulley.
Grip
Use an overhand grip suited to the attachment angle.
Base
Plant feet evenly and lean the torso slightly forward.
Elbows
Fix the upper arms vertically at your sides.
Push
Extend the elbows to lower the V-bar in front of your thighs.
Pause
Squeeze briefly with long arms and unchanged wrist angle.
Return
Slowly return the bar to the starting elbow angle.

Key technique points

Wrap thumbs around the attachment.
Align wrists comfortably with the V angle.
Do not drive elbows backward.
Do not hit the thighs with the bar.
Keep the torso still.
Exhale while pushing.

Common mistakes

Leaning onto the bar

Do not turn triceps extension into a whole-body downward press.

Moving the shoulders

Do not assist elbow movement through upper-arm swinging.

Curling the wrists

Do not undermine the angled grip comfort by bending the joints.

Flaring elbows

Do not shift the arm line sideways and change force direction.

Hitting the thighs

Do not stop the bar by striking your body.

Skipping the return

Do not let the weight pull your arms upward quickly.

Frequently asked questions