How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms throughout each repetition.
- 1
Adjust the seat of the leverage machine so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor when seated.
- 2
Grip the handles and tuck your elbows into your sides.
- 3
Push the handles down until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and only move your forearms to isolate the triceps effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward to assist the push
- ✕Cutting the rep short of full extension
- ✕Rushing the return phase without control