How to do it
Maintain a staggered stance with most of your weight on the front foot.
- 1
Stand in the middle of a cable machine with two high pulleys.
- 2
Grab each handle with an overhand grip and step forward into a staggered stance.
- 3
Lean slightly forward, keeping your elbows close to your head.
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Extend your arms downward, crossing them over each other at the bottom of the movement.
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Slowly return to the starting position, maintaining tension on the triceps.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows fixed and close to your head to isolate the triceps effectively during the extension.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rocking the torso to add downward momentum
- ✕Rushing the return phase with no resistance
- ✕Failing to cross the hands at the bottom