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Single-Arm Cable Pushdown guide
The Single-Arm Cable Pushdown is a beginner-level isolation cable lift that trains the Triceps (Lateral Head). Use it when you want more triceps work with cable. Keep the range honest, add load only when every rep looks the same.
What muscles does the single-arm cable pushdown work?
The Single-Arm Cable Pushdown primarily trains the Triceps (Lateral Head), with the triceps as the target group. Train it as part of a balanced triceps routine.
How do you do the single-arm cable pushdown?
To do the Single-Arm Cable Pushdown: set the pulley so the cable lines up with the working limb. take a split or square stance you can hold still, then start the single-arm cable pushdown; move the load with the triceps (lateral head). if another muscle takes over, shorten the range until triceps (lateral head) is doing the work; control the lowering half. a bounce at the bottom is a missed rep on the single-arm cable pushdown; stop 1–2 reps before form breaks. add weight or a harder variation only after every working set looks the same.
- Set the pulley so the cable lines up with the working limb. Take a split or square stance you can hold still, then start the single-arm cable pushdown.
- Move the load with the triceps (lateral head). If another muscle takes over, shorten the range until triceps (lateral head) is doing the work.
- Control the lowering half. A bounce at the bottom is a missed rep on the single-arm cable pushdown.
- Stop 1–2 reps before form breaks. Add weight or a harder variation only after every working set looks the same.
What are the most common single-arm cable pushdown mistakes?
- Turning the single-arm cable pushdown into a momentum drill. — Slow the first two seconds of the lowering half until the triceps (lateral head) stays tense.
- Cutting the range short to move more load. — Own the longest range you can keep tidy. Load comes after range.
- Letting the cable dictate sloppy setup. — Reset stance, grip and brace before every set, not after the first ugly rep.
Single-Arm Cable Pushdown alternatives
Single-Arm Cable Pushdown FAQ.
What muscles does the Single-Arm Cable Pushdown work?
The Single-Arm Cable Pushdown primarily targets the Triceps (Lateral Head), training the Triceps as the main muscle group.
Is the Single-Arm Cable Pushdown a compound or isolation exercise?
The Single-Arm Cable Pushdown is an isolation exercise — it focuses on one muscle, which is useful for targeting and bringing up weak points.
What equipment do I need for the Single-Arm Cable Pushdown?
You need a cable. Difficulty is rated beginner.
What are good alternatives to the Single-Arm Cable Pushdown?
Good triceps alternatives include Tricep Pushdown, Rope Pushdown, Skull Crusher.
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