How to do it
Keep a firm overhand grip with your wrists stacked directly over your forearms.
- 1
Lie flat on a bench and grasp the cable bar with an overhand grip.
- 2
Extend your arms fully, positioning the bar directly above your head.
- 3
Keeping your elbows fixed and tucked in, slowly lower the bar towards your forehead.
- 4
Pause briefly, then extend your arms to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and pointing straight up throughout the movement to fully engage the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out during extension
- ✕Lowering the bar past the forehead
- ✕Lifting the head off the bench