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Cable one arm tricep pushdown

Beginner

Cable one arm tricep pushdown is a isolation cable exercise for the triceps, also working the forearms.

Trained one side at a time.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Forearms

Equipment
Cable
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attachment at chest height.
  2. 2Grasp the bar with an overhand grip and step back to create tension in the cable.
  3. 3Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
  4. 4Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.
  5. 5Start with your arm fully extended and perpendicular to the floor.
  6. 6Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and push the bar down until your arm is fully extended.
  7. 7Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

What to do instead

  • Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Cable triceps pushdown (v-bar)Cable
  • Cable pushdownCable
  • Cable reverse grip triceps pushdown (sz-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other

Harder variations

  • Cable standing one arm triceps extensionCable
  • Dumbbell lying one arm supinated triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Cable reverse grip triceps pushdown (sz-bar) (with arm blaster)Cable
  • Cable two arm tricep kickbackCable
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