How to do it
Plant both feet flat on the floor shoulder-width for stability.
- 1
Sit on a bench facing away from the cable machine with a high pulley attachment.
- 2
Grab the handle with both hands and extend your arms above your head.
- 3
Keeping your elbows in place, lower the handle behind your head by bending your elbows.
- 4
Extend your arms to return to the starting position.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your elbows stationary and pointing forward to isolate the triceps effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward during extension
- ✕Allowing the wrists to bend backward
- ✕Shortening the range at full extension