Comments on: Tricep Pushdowns

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:49:02 +0000

I have an emerging problem, caused by the weight machines rather than my strength. I am starting to max out all the weights/plates on a number of exercises using the resistance machines. So with a fixed V bar, I can now max out all the weights (200lb I think) without giving me too much trouble. I’m having to go back to the rope as I find this harder and can only do good set at 180Ib. But this will all hit the limit in the next few weeks or so. Any ideas? I guess I will only be able to do free weights on a number of routines, such as bicep cable curl, triceps pushdowns, pullover, ab crunch…. 🙁

By: Ozzy

Ozzy — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:24:42 +0000

Nice info Mark…and what do you think about dumbbell tricep extension ? Is it effective ?

By: bamaman

bamaman — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:29:03 +0000

is that a smith machine?

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:32:14 +0000

@Mike. Thanks, buddy 🙂
@Alvin. Thanks
@Smile. If it’s more comfortable with a straight bar, then use it. Just use a bar instead of a rope.
@Dwight. Great results, pal. And thanks for passing on the word 😀

By: Dwight

Dwight — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 12:55:19 +0000

I have to say I have been following your workout route for 5 months now and gained a 1 1/2″ in size on my arms lost 3 inches on my waist and I have a real chest and not man boobs!!!!!!!!!!!
Tricep day is the greatest day for me I have been doing both rope pull downs and V-bar pull downs and without a doubt the V-bar gives me a better work out, Thank you Mark for your postings and your help I tell everyone I talk to at the gym about your site your a real help.

By: Smile Haq

Smile Haq — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 07:42:55 +0000

I already have it in my arm workout and it does feel great! But I’m pushing it with a horizontal bar! easy, but I feel a lot comfortable than V-bar (it takes great amount of my forearm strength while gripping).

By: Alvin

Alvin — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:07:41 +0000

Once again…thanks!
I’ve been doing these for quite a while now, and my triceps have definition even when i bend my arms (ie. my hand touching my shoulder). …these and overhead one-arm triceps extensions are standard.

By: Mike Huber

Mike Huber — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:53:46 +0000

I love doing these!! And yes, like Mark said, they work!! Since I have been doing them, the last year, I have gotten a lot of compliments on my arms. Most Importantly From My Wife!! Thank You Mark For Your Tireless Work And Dedication To All Us MuscleHacking Followers!!!