How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades flat against the bench for every rep.
- 1
Lie on a flat bench and grasp the cable bar with an overhand grip.
- 2
Start with your arms fully extended above your chest, elbows in a fixed position.
- 3
Slowly lower the bar by bending your elbows until the bar is just above your forehead.
- 4
Extend your arms back to the starting position, focusing on contracting your triceps.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body to isolate the triceps effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lowering the bar with a fast, jerky tempo
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under the load