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Single-Arm Cable Pushdown

Also known as One-Arm Pushdown

TricepsCableIsolationUnilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Attach a single handle to a high pulley. Stand tall with the elbow tucked at the side and the forearm up.

02 /Execution

Extend the elbow until the arm is straight, then return under control without letting the elbow move.

03 /Key Cues
  • Pin the elbow to the ribs
  • Neutral or pronated grip, wrist firm
  • Equal control on both sides
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Twisting the torso to finish
  • Shoulder dipping into the rep
  • Incomplete extension
05 /Variations
  • Reverse-grip single-arm pushdown
  • Cross-body single-arm pushdown
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.