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upper arms
#1723

cable one arm tricep pushdown

Equipment
cable
Target muscle
triceps

How to perform

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

  7. 7

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

  8. 8

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

Secondary muscles

forearms