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Cable Pushdown

Also known as Tricep Pushdown, Tricep Pushdowns, Triceps Pushdown. Targets Triceps with an optimal working range of 10–15 reps.

Triceps
10–15 reps
Arm Dominant
Full Gym Access
Cable Machine
Beginner · Bilateral
Plane: Sagittal

Coaching Cues & Execution

Focus on these technical checkpoints on every working set of Cable Pushdown:

  1. 1 Set pulley high with straight bar or rope attachment
  2. 2 Lock elbows into sides and push straight down
  3. 3 Fully lock out triceps at bottom and squeeze

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Watch for these form breakdowns as fatigue accumulates across sets:

  • ✕ Allowing elbows to travel forward on the return
  • ✕ Leaning torso excessively over the handle

Programs Featuring Cable Pushdown (17)

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Advanced 4d/wk · 12 wks

Westside Conjugate (12-Week)

A 12-week conjugate example with four weekly sessions, rotating heavy lifts and speed work. Review the preset exercises and assistance loads.

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Intermediate 5d/wk · 8 wks

5×5 Power-Bro Split (Strength + Bodybuilding)

A 5-day powerbuilding bro split that opens every workout with heavy 5×5 barbell strength work (Squat, Bench, Deadlift, Overhead Press, Barbell Row) followed by high-volume bodybuilding isolation and pump accessories.

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Intermediate 5d/wk · 4 wks

Smolov Jr. Squat + Upper Bodybuilding Split

Combines the rapid squat strength gains of Smolov Jr. (6×6, 7×5, and 8×4 squat waves) with dedicated Chest/Shoulders/Triceps and Back/Biceps bodybuilding hypertrophy days.

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Intermediate 5d/wk · 8 wks

PHAT (Power Hypertrophy Adaptive Training)

Layne Norton’s 5-day powerbuilding system combining 2 heavy Upper/Lower Power days (3–5 rep compounds) with 3 high-volume Bodybuilding Hypertrophy days (Back/Shoulders, Lower Body, Chest/Arms).

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 4 wks

5/3/1 Boring But Big (BBB)

Jim Wendler’s signature 4-day size and strength template pairing 5/3/1 main-lift percentage waves with 5×10 supplemental barbell hypertrophy volume and balanced lat/core/arm work.

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Intermediate 6d/wk · 8 wks

6-Day Linear Push / Pull / Legs (PPL)

A 6-day Push/Pull/Legs powerbuilding and bodybuilding routine that opens every session with a heavy 5×5 or 3×5 compound barbell lift followed by high-frequency hypertrophy volume.

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Intermediate 6d/wk · 8 wks

Arnold Split (6-Day Chest/Back, Shoulders/Arms, Legs)

The classic 6-day Golden Era antagonist bodybuilding split pairing Chest & Back, Shoulders & Arms, and Legs twice per week for high-frequency hypertrophy and compound strength.

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Intermediate 5d/wk · 8 wks

Classic 5-Day Bodybuilding Bro Split

A dedicated 5-day bodybuilding split (Chest, Back, Shoulders, Legs, Arms) focused on 8–15 rep hypertrophy volume, muscle isolation, and maximum recovery between body parts.

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 8 wks

4-Day Upper / Lower Bodybuilding Split

A balanced 4-day Upper/Lower hypertrophy routine training every muscle group twice per week in the 6–15 rep range with compound barbell anchors and targeted isolation work.

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 8 wks

GZCLP (4-Day Tiered Linear Progression)

Cody Lefever’s 3-tier linear progression system pairing Tier 1 heavy triples (5×3+), Tier 2 barbell hypertrophy (3×10), and Tier 3 isolation volume (3×15+) across Squat, Bench, Deadlift, and Overhead Press.

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 6 wks

GZCL Jacked & Tan 2.0 (6-Week Powerbuilding Block)

Cody Lefever’s high-volume 4-day powerbuilding block stepping Tier 1 lifts from 10RM down to a Week 6 1RM peak while driving massive Tier 2 and Tier 3 bodybuilding hypertrophy.

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 9 wks

TSA 9-Week Intermediate Approach

The Strength Athlete’s (Bryce Lewis) classic 9-week, 4-day powerlifting cycle balancing high-frequency Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift specificity with upper-back volume.

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 4 wks

5/3/1 First Set Last (FSL 5×5)

Jim Wendler’s go-to 5/3/1 supplemental strength template pairing the 4-week 5/3/1 AMRAP wave with 5×5 explosive backoff sets at your First Set percentage plus push, pull, and core assistance.

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Intermediate 4d/wk · 12 wks

GZCL The Rippler (12-Week Strength & Peaking)

Cody Lefever’s 12-week, 4-day GZCL strength and peaking program featuring high-intensity Tier 1 waves (85% → 100%) and tapering Tier 2/Tier 3 volume—ideal for peaking or maintaining strength on a cut.

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Advanced 4d/wk · 8 wks

Heavy Duty High-Intensity 4-Day Split (Blood & Guts)

Dorian Yates–inspired low-volume, ultra-high-intensity 4-day bodybuilding split built around 1 feeder set and 1 all-out Top Set per movement with full CNS and muscular recovery.

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Intermediate 5d/wk · 8 wks

FST-7 Bodybuilding Split (Heavy Anchor + 7-Set Pump)

Hany Rambod–inspired 5-day power-bodybuilding split anchoring each workout with a progressive barbell compound lift before finishing the target muscle group with 7×12 short-rest fascia stretch sets.

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Advanced 4d/wk · 3 wks

Smolov Jr. Bench Press + 4-Day Bodybuilding Split

3-week, 4-day hybrid specialization block pairing the legendary Smolov Jr. Bench Press cycle (6×6, 7×5, 8×4, 10×3) with Back, Leg, Shoulder, and Arm bodybuilding accessories.

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