Cable Single Arm Triceps Pushdown (Rope Attachment) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Single Arm Triceps Pushdown
How to: Cable Single Arm Triceps Pushdown (Rope Attachment)
- Attach a rope to a cable pulley and stand facing the machine.
- Grab the rope with one hand and position it at shoulder height.
- Keep your elbow close to your body and pull the rope down.
- Continue until your arm is fully extended at the bottom.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the elbow drift away from the body.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not fully extending the arm at the bottom of the pushdown.
Modifications
- Perform with a lighter weight or resistance for beginners.
- Assume a seated position to stabilize your core.
Tips
- Keep your elbow close to your body to reduce strain on the joint.
- Focus on squeezing your triceps at the end of the movement.
- Control the cable during both the pushdown and the return phase.
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Tags
triceps
strength
upper arms
cable exercises
pushdown
fitness