How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and stacked over your forearms as you lower.
- 1
Sit on a bench with back support, holding a barbell with both hands behind your head, elbows pointing upward.
- 2
Extend your arms to raise the barbell above your head fully.
- 3
Slowly bend your elbows to lower the barbell back behind your head without moving your upper arms.
- 4
Keep your elbows close to your head throughout the movement.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pointed forward and avoid flaring them out to maximize triceps engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Drifting the upper arms forward as you press
- ✕Lowering the bar only halfway behind the head
- ✕Arching the lower back as you press up