How to do it
Stand with your feet hip-width and knees slightly bent for stability.
- 1
Attach an SZ-bar to the high pulley of a cable station.
- 2
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Tuck your elbows close to your body and push the bar down until your arms are fully extended.
- 4
Slowly return the bar to the starting position, maintaining control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pinned to your sides to isolate the triceps and prevent them from flaring out.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the bar
- ✕Rushing the eccentric return phase
- ✕Bending the wrists backward on the bar