Cable Single-Arm Tricep Pushdown
The cable single-arm tricep pushdown isolates each arm independently to correct strength imbalances. Working one arm at a time allows you to fully concentrate on the contraction and use your free hand to verify elbow position.
How to Perform
Attach a single handle to a high cable and grab it with one hand, elbow at your side.
Press the handle down by extending your elbow until your arm is completely straight.
Squeeze the tricep hard at full lockout for a one-count.
Return to the starting position slowly without letting the elbow lift away from your side.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Rotating the torso toward the working arm, which recruits the core and reduces isolation.
Letting the elbow drift forward on the eccentric, which shifts tension to the shoulder.
Going too heavy and using body lean to push the weight down.
Muscle Activation
Variations
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