breezy1149
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if 1 or 2 sessions goes by w out me being able to move up a few lbs I don't panick, but if 2 weeks comes and goes and I'm still stuck I'd look for answers...add reps, change to another attachment or grip, ECT...it could be a joint issue, does it hurt, is it the only lift u can't seem to advance on or is it on most lifts, cuz u gotta deload eventually, that's how u come back stronger, progressive overload only works for x amount of time then u need to take a week or 2 and freshen up, rest the joints and the CNS.... Keep an eye on ur eating as well, it's hard to consistently press when you're eating under maintenance and not getting enough protein and carbs.... having said all of that some lifts just don't agree with certain people, I'd look into everything else first and if you can't find any answers I would try swapping it out for a different tricep exercise....weight and reps aint the only forms of progression remember.. Try lowering the weight and going slowwwwww, especially on the eccentric part of the lift, that's where the muscles built and so many people Rush that part.....TUT , is just as effective as adding weight or reps....Watch vids to to nail down form, sometimes a simple adjustment makes all the difference....
livevne2008
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🤔 I usually have to switch to other exercises for a while. Tricep pushdowns are great, but I find they restrict the triceps' natural movement, which reduces their effectiveness. and it's hard to keep your shoulders and back out of it. Maybe try unilateral overhead cable tricep extensions to really stretch the triceps at the bottom and/or inclined dumbbell triceps extension with two dumbbells to really feel it at full extension. super slow eccentric with a pause at both ends of the movement.
fitafter45
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You could
- try a different rep range
- try a different triceps exercise
You don’t need to add reps every time. You do need to make each set count, though. Push as close to failure as you’re comfortable with. Don’t do too many sets per session/week.
JoeSuchy
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I've found backing off, doing higher reps, and slowly adding weight back on will help me see progress in the end. I'm cautious about injuries as well. You could also do other tricep exercises to work that area differently, leaving to growth. Either way, you're looking great! Keep it up!
tragland
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do you always do your push downs at the end of your session? and are you increasing weight on other lifts? you may be taxing the triceps from other lifts and by the time you get to push downs you aren't able to activate the muscle as much due to fatigue. but on the same hand if that is the case you are increasing volume by being able to increase to other exercises so you would see the muscle changing. you could try moving to a different place in your workout and see if you can increase weight by doing that.
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- try a different rep range
- try a different triceps exercise
You don’t need to add reps every time. You do need to make each set count, though. Push as close to failure as you’re comfortable with. Don’t do too many sets per session/week.