pulldowns and triceps

[JoshWilson_]

I would like to know why my triceps take a bitting when I do pull downs considering pull downs are not intended to target triceps, what am I doing wrong? thanks.

 

[muskate]

Beats me man. Can you post a video?

Triceps are a 'push' muscle group. They won't be involved with doing pulling movements. Pull downs train your lats, rhomboids, traps and biceps.

 

[SteveMobsterG]

I've no idea. Maybe you're getting the name wrong

 

[stevesmi]

your form is poor and you are doing too much weight is why

most people that do pull downs i SMH

pulldowns should work your back #1. and to work your back FORM is so important. most meathead idiots use their shoulders 95% and that's why their backs are pathetically weak

stop with the ego and engage your back only when you do pulldowns.. pretend there is a penny in the middle of your back and you are trying to squeeze that penny

 

[MasonicBodybuilder]

Remember that when the bar is going back up that there will be tension on the triceps. Besides that, just ensure your form is proper.