One-Arm Reverse Pushdown
Overview
Form tips & common mistakes
Keep a neutral spine and do not lean forward or backward.
Hold your elbow close to your torso so the triceps do the work.
Use controlled movement and avoid jerking or using momentum.
Work through a full range of motion and fully extend the elbow.
Tighten your core to stay stable during the entire movement.
Benefits
Improves Triceps Strength and Definition: The One-Arm Reverse Pushdown strongly trains the triceps, especially the medial head, helping you develop stronger and more defined arms.
Enhances Muscle Symmetry: Because you train one arm at a time, this exercise helps reduce imbalances that can develop when both arms work together. It helps both triceps grow evenly.
Strengthens the Forearms and Grip: The underhand grip increases forearm flexor activity, which can improve grip strength and wrist stability for other upper-body exercises.
Supports Performance in Compound Movements: Strong triceps are important in pressing exercises like bench presses, push-ups, and overhead presses. Building this muscle group can improve overall upper-body strength and performance.
Reduces Strain on the Elbows: Compared with the traditional pushdown, the reverse grip version places less stress on the elbow joint, making it a useful choice if other triceps exercises cause discomfort.
Muscles worked
Triceps
Forearms