Robert Downey Jr workout

Downey Jr needed to be lean and ripped to play an all-action Holmes in Guy Ritchie's new movie. Here's how he did it

Triceps press-down

Triceps press-down: Step 1
17 Sep 2009

Target: triceps

Press 25 per cent of your one-rep max.

Sets: 
3
Reps: 
6,8,6

Triceps press-down: Step 1

Triceps press-down: Step 1
  • Set the cable at head height.
  • Stand upright with your back straight and elbows tucked in.
  • Keep your feet apart.

Triceps press-down: Step 2

Triceps press-down: Step 2
  • Press down but don't lean forward to aid the movement.
  • Squeeze your triceps at the bottom of the move.
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