Tricep Cable Push Downs: Which Bar?

[cwc73]

So, there are dozens to choose from. I'm sure (somehow) they all do a little differently. What are the pros and cons of each bar?

 

[wnt2bBeast]

use them all switch them up every few weeks

 

[Griz1]

rope, don't forget the rope.

 

[rbtrout]

I haven't found any difference in using any of the bars except for how it feels on the wrists. The straight bar bothers my wrists for some reason, so I don't use it. I use the z bar and the rope. Using the rope, make sure you turn your wrists out at the bottom and hold it for a second or two.

 

[DaPit26]

i think the rope is the best for isolating the tris especially when you push out at the end for that extra pinch. The straight bar isn't bad but i have the same deal as rbtrout with the wrists. I like the V handle too. Ever do reverse pushdowns? try it sometime

 

[BOOEY]

I use the handle shaped like a V and sometimes I'll do reverse pulldowns with the straight bar

 

[anthrax]

Doesn't really matter as long you lift a shitload of plates

 

[cwc73]

I did them today with the v Bar. I have a question. Do you face the weight stack or do you put your back against the pad of the machine facing away from the weight stack? I faced it today, and it was pulling me up and into the machine. It didn't of course but my traps got a work trying to stabalize myself and keep me from flying. haha. What are your thoughts on the "pull.''

 

[DaPit26]

use the rope instead and you can do it facing the machine or agianst it. if i use the rope i'd rather face away but i do it both ways. if you have too much weight on and aren't doing it correctly and strictly you won't get as good of gains in your tris. tris require good form

 

[d3track]

dips and incline french press
none of the other stuff really did much for me

 

[cwc73]

use the rope instead and you can do it facing the machine or agianst it. if i use the rope i'd rather face away but i do it both ways. if you have too much weight on and aren't doing it correctly and strictly you won't get as good of gains in your tris. tris require good form

I was doing it facing the machine, with a v-bar, and with heavy weights (for me). I did sets of 5.

 

[UA_Iron]

I wouldnt do the rope pushdowns till the end of my tricep workout.

I think the v-bar is better for overall mass as it hits most of the heads better while the rope will shift emphasis to the outter head.

 

[Smurfy]

Doesn't really matter as long you lift a shitload of plates

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[eat big]

The only attachment I ever use when facing the away from the weight stack is the rope. I use the cable columns a lot for triceps -- love them.