How to do it
Keep your wrists in a straight line with your forearms the whole time.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a bottle in each hand.
- 2
Hinge at the hips to bring your torso forward, keeping your back straight.
- 3
Keep your elbows close to your body and bent at a 90-degree angle.
- 4
Extend both arms back simultaneously, straightening your elbows.
- 5
Return to the starting position with control.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging the bottles; use a controlled motion to maximize triceps activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows away from the torso
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hinge
- ✕Dropping the upper arms below parallel