One-Arm Triceps Cable Pushdown
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Description
The One-Arm Triceps Cable Pushdown is an isolation exercise targeting the triceps brachii muscle. It is performed using a cable machine with a single handle attachment, allowing for unilateral training to correct muscle imbalances and enhance arm symmetry.
How to Perform
- Attach a single handle to the high pulley of a cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the handle with one hand, palm facing down, and step back slightly to create tension in the cable.
- Position your upper arm close to your body and keep your elbow fixed at your side.
- Exhale and push the handle down by extending your elbow until your arm is fully straightened.
- Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, ensuring full contraction of the triceps.
- Inhale and slowly return to the starting position with control, allowing your elbow to bend.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
What Muscles Work
Primary Muscle:
Tips
- Keep your core engaged and maintain a slight bend in your knees for stability.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movements to maximize muscle engagement.
- Ensure your wrist remains neutral throughout the exercise to prevent strain.
- Concentrate on squeezing the triceps at the bottom of each repetition for optimal contraction.
- Perform the exercise in front of a mirror if possible to monitor form and prevent elbow flare.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, leading to swinging or jerking the arm.
- Allowing the elbow to flare out instead of keeping it close to the body.
- Not fully extending the arm at the bottom of the movement.
- Failing to maintain a neutral wrist position, causing wrist strain.
- Leaning forward excessively, reducing triceps engagement.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
- Not keeping the shoulder stable, leading to shoulder involvement.
- Allowing the cable to pull the arm up too quickly during the eccentric phase.
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