How to do it
Keep your wrists stacked directly over your shoulders throughout each pulse.
- 1
Stand facing away from a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Place your palms on the wall at shoulder height with your elbows bent.
- 3
Push off the wall by extending your arms until they are almost straight, then bend your elbows to return to the starting position.
- 4
Perform small, pulsing movements for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows at shoulder height and close to the wall throughout the movement to maintain tension on the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder height
- ✕Stepping too far from the wall
- ✕Locking the arms fully straight on each pulse