How to perform Single Arm Pushdown (Cable)

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Single Arm Pushdown (Cable)

Also known as: Single Arm Pushdown (Cable).

Unilateral cable pushdown

How to perform this exercise

Take a high-cable handle in one hand with the working elbow beside your torso.
Push down by extending the working elbow, keeping the shoulders and working upper arm still and the wrist aligned with the forearm.
Let the handle rise under control by bending the working elbow while maintaining cable tension.

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Understand RPE and RIR

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Progressive overload

Progress through reps, weight, and similar execution.

Using your training log

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