cable one arm tricep pushdown

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with cable.

cable one arm tricep pushdown demonstration
cable one arm tricep pushdown β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Forearms

How to do cable one arm tricep pushdown

  1. Stand facing a cable machine with a straight bar attachment at chest height.

  2. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip and step back to create tension in the cable.

  3. Position your feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.

  4. Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.

  5. Start with your arm fully extended and perpendicular to the floor.

  6. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and push the bar down until your arm is fully extended.

  7. Pause for a moment, then inhale and slowly return to the starting position.

  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Forearms

Related exercises

All upper arms exercises β†’

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