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Cable Triceps Pushdown (V Bar) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Raise Single Leg Push-Up demonstration

Raise Single Leg Push-Up
2
Medicine Ball Push-Up demonstration

Medicine Ball Push-Up
3
Boxing Jab demonstration

Boxing Jab
4
Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press demonstration

Landmine Kneeling Thruster Press
5
Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press demonstration

Kettlebell Single-Arm Clean and Press
6
Handstand against the Wall demonstration

Handstand against the Wall
7
Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press demonstration

Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military Press
8
Handstand Push-Up demonstration

Handstand Push-Up
9
Modified Hindu Push-Up demonstration

Modified Hindu Push-Up
10
Standing Behind Neck Press demonstration

Standing Behind Neck Press
11
Jab Crosses demonstration

Jab Crosses
12
Full Planche Push-Up demonstration

Full Planche Push-Up

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Cable Triceps Pushdown (V Bar) trains

Primary Triceps Brachii

Secondary Deltoid Anterior

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