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Explore/Triceps

Single-Arm Cable Pushdown

Also called Reverse-grip pushdown

CableIsolationEasy to learnOne side at a time
Front
Back
Primary

Works

Triceps

You need

Cable station

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How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Elbow pinned to your side
  2. 2Push down until the arm is straight
  3. 3Let the forearm rise above 90° on the way up

Most common mistake

Letting the elbow drift forward.

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Why research scores it 79
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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