Big and strong triceps will help improve your bench press, overhead press and other similar movements. But if you're wasting time and energy on push-downs because some bro gave you bad advice, you're better off skipping the movement altogether. But with the RIGHT advice and form corrections, you can turn the push-down into a powerful tool to enhance your arm day and build more muscle! *If you guys enjoy my no BS approach to training then I know you will love my 12 week muscle building programs too! Try any of them for free with code "MS7" when you join my website as a PLATINUM member!* www.MuscularStrength.com/join
They are from Jed North! I will have a discount code soon. If you want email me and I will send you the code once I have it this week! Scott@scotthermanfitness.com
Hi Scott! I used to be 118 lbs and am now 134 and I look to your videos for inspiration and motivation. I am a teacher and life is busy, but I appreciate your videos, which are not only accessible and user-friendly, but fun as well. I just want to say thank you for everything you do. You are an inspiration to a lot of people, so you don't me to say "keep it up," but I will anyway. I feel much more at ease with myself and the gym has changed me for the better. Even if you don't see this or get to directly respond to it, perhaps someone else will and it will spur them on, to look for gym clothes, or make a playlist, or even research macros and nutrition. I hope to continue growing and am currently looking for ways to continue snacking as the school year approaches and I'm constantly on my feet. Anyway, Scott, thank you. For everything. Time to ascend to a new level now.
I was making the mistake with the wrists thinking I was getting more activation. I'm glad you pointed this out. As always, love the content! You're the man, Scott.
I have to be honest and say I'm guilty of all 3 mistakes mentioned in this video, this will make a huge difference to my workout so thank you again as always for the content. It's hugely appreciated!
Thanks for the video Scott. I wanted to add something that I have learnt from personal experience- underhand grip for tricep pushdown is lighter on shoulders. I have some impingement issues in my right shoulder & the underhand variation works best for me.
Normally the reason people do the wrist movement at the bottom is to add in some forearm work even if its not the most efficient for either of muscle group. Great videos man :) Not putting you down just throwing some info out there. Love your videos. Keep getting strong man :)
@@ScottHermanFitness - Update to my previous comment. Using the V-Bah actually does help. I found I could load it with way more weight than with the rope. Then I could use the rope as an extra for more reps.
Great info. I just started focusing on triceps again. Weird timing to see the video come out. Thanks! ALSO, I got wicked distracted by the camera guy in the mirror with the Christmas socks and sandals lol
Twisting the wrist at the end of the rep reminds me of fully locking the arm, it's more of a mental cue than muscular activation thing! Just a different view on it, Scott
When doing tri's, I like to use two ropes just to get that emphasis on the lockout and squeeze the tri's as hard as possible. I also like to use the hand grip attachments for single arm extensions, with my hand supinated, helps to really flex the muscle and make a strong mind muscle connection.
Yea, but the trade off is less weight. That was the point I was getting too. If the goal is to loft as heavy as you can. Straight down with full extension using a bar or v-bar is best 🤗
Great video... but pulling the rope apart and therefore going into more shoulder extension WILL increase triceps activation as that’s their secondary function!
Awesome video, I actually just injured my tricep tendon near the elbow doing heavier weights using a rope. I will not be using rope anymore. And mainly just going to blast these at the end of my workouts using the v bar. Thanks for the amazing content mate!
Thanks for sharing the and proper form. I think it is so funny how many people I see at the gym doing triceps pushdowns with the cable like you showed lol
@@ScottHermanFitness Jeff Cavaliere talks about an underhand grip in order to bring the elbows closer to your body while doing the exercise. Scott said that underhand or overhand is equal, so it's not really a disagreement!
Nice video Scott!! I always spend like 4 minutes trying to decide what attachment to do the exercise with... Also, can you do some videos on nutrition?
Hey Scott, last question about programs, I realized I’m more of a novice so I’ll be doing a full body routine. Athleanx made this in a free video. What do you think? Workout A: Squat 3x5 RDL 3x(8-10) Bench 3x5 Chin up 3x(6-8) Face pull 2x(12-15) Workout B: Deadlift 3x5 Front squat 3x(8-10) OHP 3x5 Barbell row 3x(8-10) Shrug 2x(10-12) Or I should I try for your full body evolution. If so, how do I go about buying that, is is monthly or a one time payment. Thanks again, I always appreciate your responses!
I start almost every tri. workout with a few sets of p=downs; great pre-exeaust and pumps blood around the elbows in preparation for grinding my elbows with skull
I use a short horizontal bar to minimize delt and back involvement if I feel like just pushing, a long one when it is a warm up (much lower weights of course) . I use the rope at the end of the session to really tug at the triceps- yes I spread the rope because I find my arm only straightens out when it is behind my body. I find stopping at the front side leaves about 10 degrees left in the elbows for me, and the biceps start to activate instead.
yeah and that is the case for others as well. If you have a hard time fully extending with a bar, a rope is a good alternative. Definitely at the end of the workout! Right on!
they can be for sure! If you ever need help with your workout program check out my FORUMS! We can rebuild your entire workout if you need it! I answer all questions personally within 24 - 48 hours in my platinum+ section! muscularstrength.com/forum
I've been told that everyone has one muscle group that responds to stimulation faster than the others. I dunno if that's true or not, but my triceps are pretty happy to get attention. It's my biceps that are always lagging...
@@plymouth491 Mine were as well, I found out that when I do 2 curl variations in one training session, namely hammer curls with arms on the side and rope curls (or preacher curls) with arms in front of your body, those two will work the long and the short head, my bicep finally started to respond!
While I primarily prefer something like a skullcrusher, I do use tricep pushdowns, too. So this is always helpful. I try to make sure my form is always good, but I know there are mistakes I'm making. I definitely stay away from the shoulder press down. I was DEFINITELY making the first rope mistake, though!
Thanks for this video. I don't even feel the rope push down as much as I do the V bar. I thought I was crazy. This video confirmed what I already thought.
Happy to help my friend! and yeah.. I barely ever use the rope for the exact reason! If you ever need more help check out my FORUMS! I answer all questions personally within 24 - 48 hours in my platinum+ section! muscularstrength.com/forum
Comment from your video on Larry Wheels. I know what they're going through. At college, I worked on the Campus Safety department for 4 years. I was recognized as a top student employee at the school. Given so much recognition, had dinner with the president, received awards for my response to some emergencies, and received a reward from GRPD for stopping a dangerous person on campus. But when I wouldn't let a student into a lab because she didn't have the correct credentials, she said I had racially profiled her. There goes everything I've done for my school and I had to fight my way back onto the team. One lie causes so much damage.
Damn, that's terrible! All your hard work for nothing?? Because some idiot would rather play the "race card" than carry their proper ID/credentials?? Regardless of race, that lady is a dumbass-dipshit!! Wow! Sad sad world we are stuck living in!
Scott, when are you going to start your own podcast? Is it something you see yourself doing in the near future? Thanks for the quality content as always!
Please make a video on how to increase your military press... I have been stuck on a plateau of 50 kilos since many months...only on this exercise..how is that possible?
Hey, man! Love your videos, but I gotta tell you... you should maybe elaborate on why the undergrip or the overgrip on reason 3 activates the same way. Because your explanation was something on the lines of “tricep function is to extend elbow, so you are activating the same way on both”. This applies to any tricep exercise, all of them extend the elbow and you know not all of them are the same
It's the exact same range of motion though, so I thought it would be self explanatory. Of course not all movements are the same. But this is the exact same motion just with a different hand position. It makes no difference except for making the movement more awkward with an underhand grip. Hope that makes sense :-) You CAN get more medial head activation with underhand. But for overall growth, overloading with more weight with overhand grip is best
I don’t understand. If you do a biceps girl or a hammer curl the motion is exactly the same but by just varying the grip we can hit other muscle. Am I missing something here? Again with the ‘knuckles down’ motion during triceps push down. It does make a difference. Varying your grip does matter in my opinion.
If you reverse your grip it helps keep the elbows tighter to your body. Elbows sticking more to your body results in greater triceps activation and feel. What’s up with you on this vid Scott?
Scott i recently started to do double handle (the one hanging right on camera) triceps pushdowns, the pronated grip gives me more direct tension on the lateral head. The double handle gives the wrist more freedom. I got this excercise from john meadows. Could the pronation also be beneficial on a rope? Btw loving the content recently!
ScottHermanFitness hmm i think i get what you’re saying. Shoulder whith pronating does give more tension in the medial. Maybe it’s more the squeeze of keeping both handles strict in one line together for the lateral head. Im also gonna try that underhand grip!
I use the easy curl bar attachment rotating from a set of close grip overhands to a set of wide grip underhands. Does it make a difference or am I still wasting my time? Thanks for all the awesome videos. Definitely have made a difference in my workouts. Keep up the great work!
Damnitt, u uploaded while I was doing the triceps pushdowns lol , and I was actually wondering if I was doing it right because it was a awhile since I've done it, well next time I'll do it right I guess.
Thank you Scott for the informative video! I always thought the underhand grip was a total different exercise, wow I'm definitely letting my cousin know about this!!
I actually noticed me doing these mistakes a while back when I watched Jeff but watched this video anyway and now just I’ll implement the workout you said at the end with my face pulls 👍
The reason the underhand grip prevents you from leaning over the bar and using your chest is because you can’t flare your elbows as much in an underhand grip. Keep those elbows pinned to your side and use a wider grip
I do reverse grip on the strait bar sometimes for more forearm activation, not for more tri activation. Does the reverse actually help with my forearms?
Triceps also extend the shoulder among other things so pulling your arms back do work em a bit. Also doesn’t underhand grip work medical head more rather than mainly lateral head?
yerah, I guess I should have been more clear. If the goal is to load as much as you can on the triceps the best variation is overhand pushdown. You will still hit medial and lateral heads this way.. underhand grip does load medial head a bit more. but if I were to do underhand I would use a single-arm reverse pulldown. :-D
I have question off topic how to add variations in calesthenics routine like Archer push ups, elevated push up in pull up commando and wide etc.... if yes I can add without elimination of other old exercises then How many sets and reps.
I suggest you overthink The first "mistake" After watching The Video Athlean x posted about this. He is a phiseotherapist and thatdor allways looks at The human anathomy. He claims that The wristextention at The end of the movement is the only true full Range of motion for this specific movement.
I find I can not fully extened due to the rope being to short, if I do single handed or use two ropes connected to the pulley clip then I can fully extend. Same with the v bar but there is a longer v bar in my gym and with that I can fully extend.
@@ScottHermanFitness Hey Scott are your shoulder blades locked while do this exercise? I do with glutes and core tight like if you were doing lying down skullcrusher/triceps extension or as you would on a bench press.
Question for you, with the rope is it better to grip the rope like you where(and i do) or to almost flat handed use the rubber for pull downs. I only ask because my personal trainer who trained me to grip when hes working out actually does the flat hand on the rubber.
I talk about that in the video. Pulling outwards can help establish more MMC. But i find that if I am going to use this exercises, even as a superset finisher, i want to lift as big a load as I can and will always go for the bars first. But if having a hard time with MMC, use the rope and the pull out as I mention in the video 🤗
Hey scott, been binging your videos since last week, they're very informative! Do you have any ways on getting rid of hand calluses? Are they a sign of some bigger problem or just something that happens to everyone?
I just want to comment I disagree with your logic with the rope tricep extension for 3 reason. 1) when I do turn my wrist out without weight I feel additional recruitment in my triceps. 2) I recently watched a video of jeff cavaliere talking about the additional wrist extension for increased tension on the tricep. And 3) when a body builder does a tricep pose alot of times they will bend at the wrist to increase the tension on the tricep to while they flex. Just my opinion tho, I could be wrong
Great comment. But at the end of the day elbow extension is function of triceps. Not wrist twist. You are probably feeling it more because the twist is helping you flex your arm harder. But at the end of the day you can achieve the same thing with a straight bar and use more weight. Hope that helps
Does the wrist turn benefit your forearms? I understand it won't involve the triceps but I thought it was just an extra little something for those hard to hit forearms
Hey scott ...i have learned that twisting movement in tricep rope push down from Hany Rambod ...he always recomend to twist at the bottom so ...please answer me is he giving us wrng information or ryt
Big and strong triceps will help improve your bench press, overhead press and other similar movements. But if you're wasting time and energy on push-downs because some bro gave you bad advice, you're better off skipping the movement altogether.
But with the RIGHT advice and form corrections, you can turn the push-down into a powerful tool to enhance your arm day and build more muscle!
*If you guys enjoy my no BS approach to training then I know you will love my 12 week muscle building programs too! Try any of them for free with code "MS7" when you join my website as a PLATINUM member!* www.MuscularStrength.com/join
They are from Jed North! I will have a discount code soon. If you want email me and I will send you the code once I have it this week! Scott@scotthermanfitness.com
Many thanks Scott
@@karimmerniz221 you have a flat shoulders... you don't have a boulder shoulders...
Hi I’m zac perna and I’m going to use the tricep pushdown as my main compound movement
lolol
Love it.
Too good
Good memories!!
Can’t trust a gym shark athlete
Yeah. I loved his channel though.
Didnt realize it was bad advice.
Thankfully i watch atheen z n everyday damn fitness
It’s amazing how much smarter people are working out these days. And that’s thanks to you and other UA-camrs like you. 💪🏻
UA-cam is the best thing to happen to fitness. Magazine are not much help anymore really
I'm really glad I started training in the UA-cam era, not in the magazine one, nor the cringy instagram one
Hi Scott! I used to be 118 lbs and am now 134 and I look to your videos for inspiration and motivation. I am a teacher and life is busy, but I appreciate your videos, which are not only accessible and user-friendly, but fun as well. I just want to say thank you for everything you do. You are an inspiration to a lot of people, so you don't me to say "keep it up," but I will anyway. I feel much more at ease with myself and the gym has changed me for the better. Even if you don't see this or get to directly respond to it, perhaps someone else will and it will spur them on, to look for gym clothes, or make a playlist, or even research macros and nutrition. I hope to continue growing and am currently looking for ways to continue snacking as the school year approaches and I'm constantly on my feet. Anyway, Scott, thank you. For everything. Time to ascend to a new level now.
Thank you so much for the kind words my friend. Really means a lot and I wish you continued success!! Keep making those gains!!!
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@@ScottHermanFitness Thank you so much for getting back to me, Scott! It means a lot. And yes, I have now dowloaded the app! Thank you!
I was making the mistake with the wrists thinking I was getting more activation. I'm glad you pointed this out. As always, love the content! You're the man, Scott.
Happy to help my friend!! 🤗🤗
You've come a long way Scott, keep up the humble advice and honest form of living. We appreciate you, you're a true Saiyan.
Thanks my bro! You can always count on me!
I have to be honest and say I'm guilty of all 3 mistakes mentioned in this video, this will make a huge difference to my workout so thank you again as always for the content. It's hugely appreciated!
Its the little things that count!
I just wanna say i really appropriate how positive you are as well as the consistent integrity you display. you've made me a fan. Keep it up good sir
Thanks for the video Scott. I wanted to add something that I have learnt from personal experience- underhand grip for tricep pushdown is lighter on shoulders. I have some impingement issues in my right shoulder & the underhand variation works best for me.
Yeah that can help as well! Much better for shoulders if feeling pain
Can’t mess up if you don’t work triceps 😉
haha NOT GOOD MAN!!
@@ScottHermanFitness chest and biceps only. No bench or dips because that works triceps
This was really helpful! As person who has been going to the gym for 7 years I'm still learning correct form. Thank you man
It's what I love to do! happy to help!!
Normally the reason people do the wrist movement at the bottom is to add in some forearm work even if its not the most efficient for either of muscle group.
Great videos man :)
Not putting you down just throwing some info out there. Love your videos. Keep getting strong man :)
yeah that can help for forearms! But the majority of people who say to do it say "more triceps engagement", that was my point! But right on bro!
Great point! I learned something new! I guess its a great movement for the forearms too 😄
So true, I use to do that first mistake for soooo LONG.. just a couple months ago I stopped. Glad people will see this and be informed🙏🏼💪🏼
Yeah and I bet you are getting a better lift with a bit more reps!
V ba. Using a V ba helps you get extension. Always use a V ba.
Damn right!! Haha v-bahhhhh
@@ScottHermanFitness - Update to my previous comment. Using the V-Bah actually does help. I found I could load it with way more weight than with the rope. Then I could use the rope as an extra for more reps.
Am I the only one getting distracted by the camera lol
hahah
Oh wow, those sandals....
😂😂 for real I had to rewind a bit. Heavy duty af
Once I figured out that he was the cameraman, I was able to ignore him and focus on Scott.
Scott should make him wear a costume and just act like nothings going on 😁
Great video Scott
Thanks Roger!
You are awesome Scott. Waiting everyday for my new Scott video / shot of the day :)
Best workout channel!
Thanks man!! Appreciate the support!
Great info. I just started focusing on triceps again. Weird timing to see the video come out. Thanks! ALSO, I got wicked distracted by the camera guy in the mirror with the Christmas socks and sandals lol
haha his socks were THOR
Great info Scott
The underhand grip does slightly prioritize the medial head whilst the overhand grip targets more of the lateral head.
Yeah it does. I should have been more clear. I was talking more in terms of overall activation and amount of weight you can lift with
Yes I agree with that.
Very very helpful, got my mistake of leaning a bit more forward when the weight is very high, thanks Scott
happy to help!
@@ScottHermanFitness Love u Man 🧡💪...Good work....Keep going 👍👍
Twisting the wrist at the end of the rep reminds me of fully locking the arm, it's more of a mental cue than muscular activation thing! Just a different view on it, Scott
As long as that works!! Nice man!
When doing tri's, I like to use two ropes just to get that emphasis on the lockout and squeeze the tri's as hard as possible. I also like to use the hand grip attachments for single arm extensions, with my hand supinated, helps to really flex the muscle and make a strong mind muscle connection.
Nice Ross! Sounds like you found a way to really make the exercise work for you! awesome!
@@ScottHermanFitness Thanks man, gives my arms an amazing pump and has really helped them grow!
Guilty of #1. Will be changing on Saturday. You da man, man!
Thanks man!
3:00 actually another function of the triceps is shoulder extension, so you are in fact getting a stronger contraction
Yea, but the trade off is less weight. That was the point I was getting too. If the goal is to loft as heavy as you can. Straight down with full extension using a bar or v-bar is best 🤗
ScottHermanFitness but I thought you also shouldn’t overload?
Or is that only with the rope
Heath Bennett shouldn’t overload if it’s putting too much strain on your wrist and other joints; otherwise, keep on progressing with overload.
Yeah, but straight arm pulls like that will use your lats.
Great video... but pulling the rope apart and therefore going into more shoulder extension WILL increase triceps activation as that’s their secondary function!
#3 is also gentler on your shoulders if you're suffering from shoulder issues (e.g. weak rotator cuffs).
yeah 100% correct!
Thanks Scott, my triceps are pumped now!
Awww yeah! Get those triceps gains!
Scott you hero!!! Can you please offer any videos on yohimbine being used fasted??????
I will look into it!!
Awesome video, I actually just injured my tricep tendon near the elbow doing heavier weights using a rope. I will not be using rope anymore. And mainly just going to blast these at the end of my workouts using the v bar. Thanks for the amazing content mate!
you are very welcome and sorry to hear about the injury!!
@@ScottHermanFitness it's okay just kind of nursing it should be back at 100 soon! Keep being awesome mate!!!
Hey Scott, Ive been watching a lot of your videos and getting such great info from them. I just had to subscribe. Keep up the great work brother!!
Appreciate the sub my bro!! Welcome to the community!!
Thanks for the bonus clarification on the underhand grip, I actually thought that there was a bigger difference
Thanks for sharing the and proper form. I think it is so funny how many people I see at the gym doing triceps pushdowns with the cable like you showed lol
Yeah I see too many people doing it that way too - not good!
@@ScottHermanFitness lol
Scott, Athlean X would disagree with you on some of these points, what are your thoughts on his channel and training philosophy?
I think Jeff's channel is great, but nothing wrong with having a different handle on training and overall goal when teaching :-D
@@ScottHermanFitness Jeff Cavaliere talks about an underhand grip in order to bring the elbows closer to your body while doing the exercise. Scott said that underhand or overhand is equal, so it's not really a disagreement!
Ignore Jeff. V-Shred has the best tricep exercises 😂
@@bbqR0ADK1LL: ha ha! Yes, and he has the best scientific theories on body types! Totally up to date (for the 19th century).
@@matthewschenker3170 Had a guy on IG debate me about the validity of somatypes the other day. He was a certified personal trainer too. 🤦
Nice video Scott!! I always spend like 4 minutes trying to decide what attachment to do the exercise with... Also, can you do some videos on nutrition?
Happy to help and I sure can!!
Hey Scott, last question about programs, I realized I’m more of a novice so I’ll be doing a full body routine. Athleanx made this in a free video. What do you think?
Workout A:
Squat 3x5
RDL 3x(8-10)
Bench 3x5
Chin up 3x(6-8)
Face pull 2x(12-15)
Workout B:
Deadlift 3x5
Front squat 3x(8-10)
OHP 3x5
Barbell row 3x(8-10)
Shrug 2x(10-12)
Or I should I try for your full body evolution. If so, how do I go about buying that, is is monthly or a one time payment. Thanks again, I always appreciate your responses!
With the wrists out thing, i think it allows for the longhead to be activated more, could be wrong but thats what i feel.
Jeff Cavaliere said this too
Thanks for the tips Scott! You always give useful tips to help us bodybuild better 😁
I do my best!! Thanks my friend!
I enjoy triceps pushdowns. I just renewed my gym membership today for 2 years.
Congrats man!! Welcome back!
I start almost every tri. workout with a few sets of p=downs; great pre-exeaust and pumps blood around the elbows in preparation for grinding my elbows with skull
Yeah that is a great way to use it!!
you like underhand?
I use a short horizontal bar to minimize delt and back involvement if I feel like just pushing, a long one when it is a warm up (much lower weights of course) . I use the rope at the end of the session to really tug at the triceps- yes I spread the rope because I find my arm only straightens out when it is behind my body. I find stopping at the front side leaves about 10 degrees left in the elbows for me, and the biceps start to activate instead.
yeah and that is the case for others as well. If you have a hard time fully extending with a bar, a rope is a good alternative. Definitely at the end of the workout! Right on!
Love the no b.s. approach, bro. You get it.
This guy makes it difficult to click away lol. Thanks for the motivation, scott!
Thanks man!! I really enjoy helping others!
thanks for the video much love
I love how the M in the Muscular Strength logo looks like it's offering us a fist bump!
haha I never thought of that!
Fully extending ya amss.
Using vi bahh allow you to use more weight.
You nailed the accent bro!
The Veeee Baaahhhh! Ftw!
Great video Scott, as always! 😍
Never miss a Scott the beast hermans vid
You rock!!
great instruction video
Haven‘t watched your videos in a while and you really made awesome progress recently! looking huge af
Thanks man! now that I am settled in Florida I have been able to get much more strict!
Thanks Scott. Triceps are so stubborn to train
they can be for sure! If you ever need help with your workout program check out my FORUMS! We can rebuild your entire workout if you need it! I answer all questions personally within 24 - 48 hours in my platinum+ section!
muscularstrength.com/forum
I've been told that everyone has one muscle group that responds to stimulation faster than the others. I dunno if that's true or not, but my triceps are pretty happy to get attention. It's my biceps that are always lagging...
@@plymouth491 Mine were as well, I found out that when I do 2 curl variations in one training session, namely hammer curls with arms on the side and rope curls (or preacher curls) with arms in front of your body, those two will work the long and the short head, my bicep finally started to respond!
Dips are best for mass building Triceps, just keep your elbows tucked in, and stay slightly more upright than if you were doing them for chest.
All these tricep exercises work better while holding a credit card between your glutes 😂😂😁
Haha yeah man! Keep it tight!!
Wtf hahaha
Makes me happy when i find out I've been doing it right! 🤗
🤗🤗
While I primarily prefer something like a skullcrusher, I do use tricep pushdowns, too. So this is always helpful. I try to make sure my form is always good, but I know there are mistakes I'm making. I definitely stay away from the shoulder press down. I was DEFINITELY making the first rope mistake, though!
Yeah i prefer skull crushers as well! The bench will stabilize your shoulders and you will be able to press more weight!
Thanks for this video. I don't even feel the rope push down as much as I do the V bar. I thought I was crazy. This video confirmed what I already thought.
Happy to help my friend! and yeah.. I barely ever use the rope for the exact reason! If you ever need more help check out my FORUMS! I answer all questions personally within 24 - 48 hours in my platinum+ section!
muscularstrength.com/forum
Comment from your video on Larry Wheels. I know what they're going through. At college, I worked on the Campus Safety department for 4 years. I was recognized as a top student employee at the school. Given so much recognition, had dinner with the president, received awards for my response to some emergencies, and received a reward from GRPD for stopping a dangerous person on campus. But when I wouldn't let a student into a lab because she didn't have the correct credentials, she said I had racially profiled her. There goes everything I've done for my school and I had to fight my way back onto the team. One lie causes so much damage.
Wow thats terrible. if you dont have the credentials then thats all the proof you should need. So sorry to hear that my friend.
Damn, that's terrible! All your hard work for nothing?? Because some idiot would rather play the "race card" than carry their proper ID/credentials?? Regardless of race, that lady is a dumbass-dipshit!!
Wow! Sad sad world we are stuck living in!
Scott, when are you going to start your own podcast? Is it something you see yourself doing in the near future?
Thanks for the quality content as always!
That could be fun! Just need the time for it!
Best youtuber Ever
I keep my form right watching ur vids man thanks for the help🙌🏽🙌🏽
Happy to help brotha!
Please make a video on how to increase your military press... I have been stuck on a plateau of 50 kilos since many months...only on this exercise..how is that possible?
I have done a couple. Have you tried forced reps at the end of your setB
@@ScottHermanFitness i just checked one you did with anabolic alien,it was helpful. Yeah I always do forced reps but I am stuck...anyway thanks!!!
Hey, man! Love your videos, but I gotta tell you... you should maybe elaborate on why the undergrip or the overgrip on reason 3 activates the same way. Because your explanation was something on the lines of “tricep function is to extend elbow, so you are activating the same way on both”. This applies to any tricep exercise, all of them extend the elbow and you know not all of them are the same
It's the exact same range of motion though, so I thought it would be self explanatory. Of course not all movements are the same. But this is the exact same motion just with a different hand position. It makes no difference except for making the movement more awkward with an underhand grip. Hope that makes sense :-)
You CAN get more medial head activation with underhand. But for overall growth, overloading with more weight with overhand grip is best
I don’t understand. If you do a biceps girl or a hammer curl the motion is exactly the same but by just varying the grip we can hit other muscle. Am I missing something here? Again with the ‘knuckles down’ motion during triceps push down. It does make a difference. Varying your grip does matter in my opinion.
Again bringing arms back from your body DOES activate the triceps more that’s one of their functions.
If you reverse your grip it helps keep the elbows tighter to your body. Elbows sticking more to your body results in greater triceps activation and feel. What’s up with you on this vid Scott?
Scott i recently started to do double handle (the one hanging right on camera) triceps pushdowns, the pronated grip gives me more direct tension on the lateral head. The double handle gives the wrist more freedom. I got this excercise from john meadows. Could the pronation also be beneficial on a rope? Btw loving the content recently!
Well, pronation can hit medial head more. But if I were to do that I would use single-arm underhand grip for a better lockout at the bottom
ScottHermanFitness hmm i think i get what you’re saying. Shoulder whith pronating does give more tension in the medial. Maybe it’s more the squeeze of keeping both handles strict in one line together for the lateral head. Im also gonna try that underhand grip!
My favorite triceps push down tip from you is about the underhand grip and not to use it👍
Yeah, no need to use it!
I always thought you use the V bar for the short head and the straight bar for the long head of the triceps.
No. The long head is targeted when you're doing an overhead movement, like a powerbomb or a skull crusher, not because of the attachment you are using
@@ScottHermanFitness I see. I normally do lying extensions behind my head. Skull crushers tend to be a little rough on the elbows.
Great video man. Still waiting for your video on hyperhidrosis, hope you'll make it soon
will look into it!
@@ScottHermanFitness thanks man much respect 🙋♂️
Hey Scott, how do you deal with elbow pain during these movements?
I try to stretch out between sets 🤗
Great content...any variation to hit the lateral head of a triceps using the pushdowns/extensions?
Well you will be always hitting the lateral head. The biggest change is when you elevate your arms UP, you target more long head of triceps
I use the easy curl bar attachment rotating from a set of close grip overhands to a set of wide grip underhands. Does it make a difference or am I still wasting my time? Thanks for all the awesome videos. Definitely have made a difference in my workouts. Keep up the great work!
Damnitt, u uploaded while I was doing the triceps pushdowns lol , and I was actually wondering if I was doing it right because it was a awhile since I've done it, well next time I'll do it right I guess.
Good timing right!?
@@ScottHermanFitness Great timing!
Thank you Scott for the informative video!
I always thought the underhand grip was a total different exercise, wow I'm definitely letting my cousin know about this!!
It will target the medial head a bit more.. but overall you can push down heavier weight and in my opinion its a better use of your time 🤗
So which bar should i use Scott?
Straight or v-bar. Always go for straight first
I had been told not to lock my arms during the full extension while doing triceps press downs. What’s your take on that? Thanks!
Your triceps contract the hardest at full lockout. So skipping that would make the exercise less effective. Hope that helps
For sure that helps. Thanks bro!
I unsubscribed so I could subscribe again. Haha
Thats because you are a boss man!!
Great tips Scott...I hope my gym has a V-Baah!
me too!
Broda, Scott can i do cable tricep kickback at the end of tricep Exercises For Mass Gain?
Cable is ok... just not dumbbell!!
@@ScottHermanFitness Thanks For Your Precious Reply.
Scott Herman, the best of the best 💪👍💯 awesome video as always
Thanks my bro!!
I actually noticed me doing these mistakes a while back when I watched Jeff but watched this video anyway and now just I’ll implement the workout you said at the end with my face pulls 👍
The reason the underhand grip prevents you from leaning over the bar and using your chest is because you can’t flare your elbows as much in an underhand grip. Keep those elbows pinned to your side and use a wider grip
Right on man! Thats another great point!
Do you recommened this exercise with lower weight and high reps or do you recommend a 6-8 rep range?
Either way is ok. Just dont do it as first or only exercise in your arm training!
I do reverse grip on the strait bar sometimes for more forearm activation, not for more tri activation. Does the reverse actually help with my forearms?
You would be better off doing wrist curls for forearms in my opinion
Triceps also extend the shoulder among other things so pulling your arms back do work em a bit. Also doesn’t underhand grip work medical head more rather than mainly lateral head?
yerah, I guess I should have been more clear. If the goal is to load as much as you can on the triceps the best variation is overhand pushdown. You will still hit medial and lateral heads this way.. underhand grip does load medial head a bit more. but if I were to do underhand I would use a single-arm reverse pulldown. :-D
ScottHermanFitness Cheers for the clarification
I have question off topic how to add variations in calesthenics routine like Archer push ups, elevated push up in pull up commando and wide etc.... if yes I can add without elimination of other old exercises then How many sets and reps.
Hey man. Post your routines in my forums along with this question and we can help you a bit better! MuscularStrength.com/forums
Scott do you know any great workouts for the triceps besides power bombs and close grip bench press?
Have you tried skull crushers?
is this a press down or a push down? and where do i put it in my push pull legs routine?
Push down and on push day!
@@ScottHermanFitness ok thanks!
Push: >>triceps
@@samlynnw thanks for letting me know mate, what about abs training should i just put them on the day where i do the least exercises?
Scott is the kind of guy that puts his socks on with proper form.
I suggest you overthink The first "mistake" After watching The Video Athlean x posted about this. He is a phiseotherapist and thatdor allways looks at The human anathomy. He claims that The wristextention at The end of the movement is the only true full Range of motion for this specific movement.
I find I can not fully extened due to the rope being to short, if I do single handed or use two ropes connected to the pulley clip then I can fully extend. Same with the v bar but there is a longer v bar in my gym and with that I can fully extend.
stick with what works! Sounds like you figured it out!
@@ScottHermanFitness Hey Scott are your shoulder blades locked while do this exercise? I do with glutes and core tight like if you were doing lying down skullcrusher/triceps extension or as you would on a bench press.
Hey Scott great video! When will we see some more GymShark athlete wreckage?
Question for you, with the rope is it better to grip the rope like you where(and i do) or to almost flat handed use the rubber for pull downs. I only ask because my personal trainer who trained me to grip when hes working out actually does the flat hand on the rubber.
Well. If you are trying to lift as much as you can. Bar or v-bar is better. Whats your goal?
@@ScottHermanFitness to loose as little str as possible while loosing weight
Athlean X says that pulling it outwards is full range of motion and helps establish the mind muscle connection.
I talk about that in the video. Pulling outwards can help establish more MMC. But i find that if I am going to use this exercises, even as a superset finisher, i want to lift as big a load as I can and will always go for the bars first. But if having a hard time with MMC, use the rope and the pull out as I mention in the video 🤗
Scott!!! Tricep medial head exercises pls!!
Hey scott, been binging your videos since last week, they're very informative! Do you have any ways on getting rid of hand calluses? Are they a sign of some bigger problem or just something that happens to everyone?
I just want to comment I disagree with your logic with the rope tricep extension for 3 reason. 1) when I do turn my wrist out without weight I feel additional recruitment in my triceps. 2) I recently watched a video of jeff cavaliere talking about the additional wrist extension for increased tension on the tricep. And 3) when a body builder does a tricep pose alot of times they will bend at the wrist to increase the tension on the tricep to while they flex. Just my opinion tho, I could be wrong
3rd: they are flexing the brachialis, which is under the tricep. When the muscle flexes it pushes the tricep up and makes it look bigger.
Great comment. But at the end of the day elbow extension is function of triceps. Not wrist twist. You are probably feeling it more because the twist is helping you flex your arm harder. But at the end of the day you can achieve the same thing with a straight bar and use more weight. Hope that helps
Before we get staaaaahted.
Nice. Never gets old either
I know right ;-)
Does the wrist turn benefit your forearms? I understand it won't involve the triceps but I thought it was just an extra little something for those hard to hit forearms
Not really. And if you're worried about forearms, there are other movements you can do instead :-)
Bro i just got back from the gym and did tricep pressdowns I better have not made any mistakes
I hope not!!
Hey scott ...i have learned that twisting movement in tricep rope push down from Hany Rambod ...he always recomend to twist at the bottom so ...please answer me is he giving us wrng information or ryt
Twisting doesnt make sense for reasons explained in video 🤗
Hi,from some unusual reason I am unable to login into your application. I would be very thankful if you can help me solve this problem.
Shoot me an email - scott@scotthermanfitness.com. Ill help you out!
i used to do this twisting thing and my forearms used to give up or pain a lot