Arms · Cable
Cable One Arm Triceps Pushdown
How to do the cable one arm triceps pushdown, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.
- Equipment
- Cable
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Logged as
- Weighted reps
- Movement
- Extension
- Mechanic
- Isolation
How to do it
Set a cable to the top of the column and attach a single handle. Grip it with one hand, keep your elbow pinned to your side, and push the handle down until your arm is fully straight. Let it rise back to elbow height under control, then repeat and switch arms.
- 1Feel your triceps contract as you straighten the working arm
- 2Keep your elbow locked against your side throughout
- 3Control the return so tension stays on the triceps
Common mistakes
- Do not let your elbow drift forward or flare out
- Avoid leaning your body into the handle to push it down
- Do not let your wrist bend; keep it firm and neutral
Muscles worked
The cable one arm triceps pushdown mainly works the triceps.
- TricepsPrimary
- ForearmsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
- Lower AbsMinor
- ObliquesMinor
Kovo programs the cable one arm triceps pushdown for you and tracks it every session.
We build your whole program, drop the right lifts into each workout, and adjust your weights as you get stronger. Free on iOS and Android.
More triceps exercises
- How to do the bent-over tricep extension
- How to do the crossbody tricep extension
- How to do the cable katana tricep extension
- How to do the cable single arm tricep extension
- How to do the kickback
- How to do the lying tricep extension
Last reviewed June 2026.