How to do it
Set your feet shoulder-width apart and brace your core before pressing.
- 1
Stand between the cable machine's dual pulleys, facing away from the machine with a handle in each hand.
- 2
Position the handles at chest level with your palms facing down.
- 3
Press the handles straight out in front of you until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension on the cables.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the press to maximize triceps engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during the press
- ✕Letting the handles drift above chest level
- ✕Bending the wrists backward at extension