Single Arm Cable Pushdown
Basic unilateral pushdown for balanced tricep development
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Triceps. Secondary: Forearms, Core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Arms |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Push |
| Sets & reps | 4 sets × 12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~60 kcal |
How to do it
- hold an Pulley D Handle with one hand using an overhand grip and bring the weight all the way down and all the way up
Equipment
- pulley optional
Coaching tips
Benefits
Basic unilateral pushdown for balanced tricep development
Common mistakes
Torso rotation; elbow drifting forward
Make it harder
Add pause at lockout; increase resistance
Make it easier
Reduce resistance; two-hand pushdown
Breathing
Exhale on contraction, inhale on release
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