Overhand and Underhand Tricep Cable Pushdown

[markyg]

Apologies for ANOTHER vs. thread but I couldn`t find anything using search. Is there a difference as to what muscles are targeted for cable pushdowns depending on an overhand or underhand grip?

Cheers as per

[Uriel_da_man]

Generally speaking, overhand for outter triceps and underhand for inner triceps.

[markyg]

Generally speaking, overhand for outter triceps and underhand for inner triceps.

Thanks to that man. Reps and stuff

[xxwhe3l5xx]

what i like to do with the cable pulldowns are tri-sets with the overhand, underhand, and then a neutral grip with the two ropes, it hits all 3 of the tricep heads

[Tallbill]

God damnit, now I have yet another excersise variation to try. Btw, lately I've been doing V-bar pushdowns.

[SDFlip]

Apologies for ANOTHER vs. thread but I couldn`t find anything using search. Is there a difference as to what muscles are targeted for cable pushdowns depending on an overhand or underhand grip?

Cheers as per

yes there is a difference but the only way to find it out is to do it yourself.

some people feel exercises in other areas. (CGBP, pullovers...)

[I dont work at Ballys]

try attaching 2 single grip metal handles to a tricep pushdown and hold each one with palms facing up (knuckles together)

prepare to be humbled

[markyg]

try attaching 2 single grip metal handles to a tricep pushdown and hold each one with palms facing up (knuckles together)

prepare to be humbled

Why would this make a difference?

[I dont work at Ballys]

Why would this make a difference?

try it.

[markyg]

try it.

Will do. It`s arms tonight anyway so I`ll let you know how good the humble pie tasted

[I dont work at Ballys]

Will do. It`s arms tonight anyway so I`ll let you know how good the humble pie tasted

use 2 of these (in case my explanation was confusing)

http://www.localcatering.com/caterer...gle%20Grip.jpg

[markyg]

Cool thats what I though you meant. So I just attach two of these to a high cable pulldown with an underhand grip, knuckles touching and pull down?

[I dont work at Ballys]

Cool thats what I though you meant. So I just attach two of these to a high cable pulldown with an underhand grip, knuckles touching and pull down?

exactly. the first part (pulling it from the top) is awkward but once you get it into position it will make sense. i've never seen a picture of these done so i cant link you, but i think you get the idea.

[markyg]

Ok thanks!

[SDFlip]

exactly. the first part (pulling it from the top) is awkward but once you get it into position it will make sense. i've never seen a picture of these done so i cant link you, but i think you get the idea.

kinda like crossbody extensions but instead of one arm at a time, it's both together.

i'll give it a shot.

[I dont work at Ballys]

kinda like crossbody extensions but instead of one arm at a time, it's both together.

i'll give it a shot.

yep. keeps the elbows locked in tight too bc of the opposing forces.

[SDFlip]

tight to the body (chest), right?

the elbows will travel a little during the movement if i'm picturing it correctly.

[I dont work at Ballys]

tight to the body (chest), right?

the elbows will travel a little during the movement if i'm picturing it correctly.

they'll come up a little bit at the top of the movement if you let them. you'll see when you try.

[SDFlip]

they'll come up a little bit at the top of the movement if you let them. you'll see when you try.

just tried your exercise.... killed my outer triceps. i think i'm keeping them in my routine.

i'm naming them Bally's Extensions.

[Tyrbolift]

just tried your exercise.... killed my outer triceps. i think i'm keeping them in my routine.

i'm naming them Bally's Extensions.

but that name's already taken for this:

[I dont work at Ballys]

just tried your exercise.... killed my outer triceps. i think i'm keeping them in my routine.

i'm naming them Bally's Extensions.

hooray i finally have an exercise named after me! *quits job and runs down the street screaming like a maniac*

seriously though theyre pretty good.

but that name's already taken for this:

if you dont like your ballys extensions you can return them for store credit. we also offer ballys happy trails at a low cost