Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Single-Arm Cable Pushdown, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Triceps brachii |
Setup
Working one arm at a time helps even out side-to-side differences.
How to do it well
- Grip a single handle on a high pulley
- Push down to lockout
- Keep the elbow pinned
Common mistakes
- Rotating the torso
- Letting the elbow drift
Similar exercises
- Cable Skullcrusher
- Cross-Body Cable Triceps Extension
- Katana Tricep Extension
- Overhead Cable Triceps Extension
- Reverse-Grip Pushdown
- Rope Pushdown
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.