How to do it
Space your feet hip-width and stagger them slightly for a stable base.
- 1
Attach a V-bar to a high pulley and grab it with an overhand grip.
- 2
Stand upright with a slight forward lean and a braced core.
- 3
Keep your elbows close to your body and push the bar down until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Pause at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position while controlling the weight.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pinned to your sides to isolate the triceps effectively. Avoid using momentum; let your triceps do the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso far forward over the bar
- ✕Hyperextending the wrists at the bottom
- ✕Letting the bar ride up past chest level