How to do it
Press both feet firmly into the floor to anchor your stance.
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Attach a handle to a high pulley cable and select the weight.
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Stand with your side to the cable machine, feet shoulder-width apart.
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Grasp the handle with one hand and extend your arm above your head.
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Keeping your elbow stationary, lower the handle behind your head by bending at the elbow.
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Extend your arm to return to the starting position, focusing on your triceps.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your elbow close to your head and avoid using momentum; focus on contracting your triceps to move the weight.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso toward the cable machine
- ✕Hyperextending the wrist during extension
- ✕Rolling the shoulder forward as you press