Progression ladder for the Cable Pushdown

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Easier and harder steps around the Cable Pushdown

These are the substitutes for the Cable Pushdown, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Triceps Pushdown

    Triceps Pushdown

    • Beginner
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  2. Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

    Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension

    • Beginner
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  3. Cable Standing One Arm Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Cable Standing One Arm Triceps Extension

    • Beginner
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  4. Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)Play demonstration

    Assisted Standing Triceps Extension (With Towel)

    • Beginner
    • Other
    • Triceps
  5. Low Cable Triceps Extension

    Low Cable Triceps Extension

    • Beginner
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  6. Cable Rope Incline Tricep ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Cable Rope Incline Tricep Extension

    • Beginner
    • Cable
    • Triceps

Where you are now

Cable PushdownPlay demonstration

Cable Pushdown

  • Beginner
  • Cable
  • Triceps

Harder steps (6)

  1. Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Cable High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  2. Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Cable Rope High Pulley Overhead Tricep Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  3. Cable One Arm Tricep PushdownPlay demonstration

    Cable One Arm Tricep Pushdown

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  4. Cable Standing Reverse Grip One Arm Overhead Tricep ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Cable Standing Reverse Grip One Arm Overhead Tricep Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Cable
    • Triceps
  5. Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Barbell Standing Overhead Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Barbell
    • Triceps
  6. Sled Overhead Triceps Extension

    Sled Overhead Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Sled
    • Triceps

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