Cable Standing One Arm Tricep Pushdown
Step by step
How to perform
- With your feet shoulder-width apart, grab the handle of the cable with one hand, palm facing down.
- Keep your elbow close to your body and bend your arm at the elbow to create a 90-degree angle, this is your starting position.
- Slowly straighten your arm, pushing the handle down towards the floor until your arm is fully extended, while keeping your elbow stationary.
- Pause for a second at the bottom of the movement, then slowly return the handle back to the starting position, ensuring you control the resistance as it goes back up.
Overview
About this exercise
The Cable Standing One Arm Tricep Pushdown is a targeted exercise that primarily strengthens and tones the tricep muscles, while also engaging the core and improving overall upper body stability. It is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, due to its adjustable resistance. People would want to perform this exercise not only to enhance arm definition and strength, but also to improve performance in sports and daily activities that require upper body power.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Grasp the handle with your palm facing down and ensure your grip is firm but not overly tight. A common mistake is gripping the handle too tightly which can lead to wrist strain. Your grip should be strong enough to control the weight but relaxed enough to allow for a full range of motion.
Keep your elbow close to your body throughout the exercise. This is crucial for targeting the tricep muscle effectively. A common mistake is letting the elbow drift away from the body, which can engage other muscles and reduce the focus on the triceps.
When you push down, exhale and contract your tricep, but make
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