How to do it
Press your hands firmly together throughout the entire set.
- 1
Stand or sit with your back straight.
- 2
Extend your arms overhead, interlocking your fingers.
- 3
Bend your elbows to lower your hands behind your head, keeping your upper arms still.
- 4
Push back up to the starting position, focusing on using your triceps.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your head to maximize triceps engagement and prevent them from flaring out.
Common mistakes
- ✕Moving the upper arms forward
- ✕Arching the lower back to compensate
- ✕Letting the wrists bend backward