Push-down (exercise)

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Push-down on a cable machine

A push-down is a strength training exercise used for strengthening the triceps muscles in the back of the arm.

The exercise is completed by pushing an object downward against resistance. This exercise is an example of the primary function of the triceps, extension of the elbow joint.

v t Strength-training exercises
Pectorals (chest)	Bench press (c) Chest fly (i) Dips (c) Machine fly (i) Push-up (c)
Lats and trapezius (upper back)	Bent-over row (c) Chin-up (c) Muscle-up (c) Pull-down (c) Pull-up (c) Seated row (c) Shoulder shrug (i) Supine row (c) Face pull (c)
Deltoids (shoulders)	Bridge (c) Front raise (i) Head stand into handstand push-up (c) Lateral raise (i) Military press (c) Rear delt raise (i) Shoulder press (c) Upright row (c)
Biceps (front of arms)	Biceps curl (i) Chin-up (c) Reverse grip push-up (c)
Triceps (back of arms)	Close-grip bench press (c) Close grip push-up (c) Dip (c) Push-down (i) Triceps extension (i)
Forearms	Wrist curl (i)
Abdomen and obliques (abdomen)	Crunch (i) Leg raise (c) Russian twist (c) Sit-up (c) Squat (c)
Lower back	Bridge (c) Deadlift (c) Good-morning (c) Hyperextension (c) Pelvic lift (c)
Hips and buttocks	Bridge (c) Deadlift (c) Dirty dog exercise (c) Leg press (c) Lunge (c) Squat (c)
Quadriceps (front of thighs)	Bridge (c) Deadlift (c) Leg extension (i) Leg press (c) Lunge (c) Squat (c)
Hamstrings (back of thighs)	Bridge (c) Deadlift (c) Good-morning (c) Leg curl (i) Leg press (c) Lunge (c) Squat (c)
Adductors (inside of thighs)	Side-lying leg raise (i)
Calves	Calf raise (i)
See also Bodybuilding Bodyweight exercise Calisthenics Muscle hypertrophy Weightlifting Plyometrics Weight training (List of exercises) Gym Legend (c) – compound exercise, (i) – isolated exercise

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