How to do it
Keep your head and neck in a neutral position throughout.
- 1
Set the pulley on a high position and attach a rope handle.
- 2
Stand or sit on an incline bench facing away from the cable machine.
- 3
Grasp the rope handle with both hands and extend your arms above your head.
- 4
Keeping your elbows stationary, lower the rope behind your head by bending at the elbows.
- 5
Pause and then extend your arms back to the starting position while exhaling.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your head and avoid flaring them out to maintain tension on the triceps throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Cutting the extension short at the top
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Bending the wrists backward excessively