How to do it
Keep your wrist in a neutral line with your forearm.
- 1
Stand in front of a cable machine with the pulley set at about shoulder height.
- 2
Grab the handle with one hand and step back into a staggered stance.
- 3
Keep your elbow fixed at your side and extend your arm fully to engage the tricep.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension.
- 5
Alternate arms after completing the set with one arm.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body and avoid using momentum to ensure maximum triceps engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbow drift forward from the side
- ✕Rocking the torso back with each extension
- ✕Stopping the extension short of full lockout