Single Arm Tricep Pushdown

A triceps isolation exercise performed one arm at a time on a cable machine with a single handle.

How to do it

1. Attach a single handle to a high cable pulley.
2. Grasp the handle with one hand and keep your elbow pinned to your side.
3. Press the handle down until your arm is fully extended.
4. Squeeze the triceps at the bottom.
5. Slowly return to the start position.
6. Complete reps on one side, then switch.

Tips

• Keep your elbow pinned to your side throughout.
• Avoid leaning forward to add momentum.
• Fully extend your arm at the bottom for a complete contraction.

Muscles

Primary: Triceps

Secondary: Forearm extensors