How to do it
Set your feet hip-width apart and brace your core before each rep.
- 1
Attach a single handle to a high pulley of a cable machine.
- 2
Stand facing the machine and grasp the handle with one hand.
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Tuck your elbow into your side and keep it there throughout the exercise.
- 4
Push the handle down until your arm is fully extended.
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Slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Focus on moving only your forearm and keeping your upper arm stationary to target the tricep effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the elbow drift away from your side
- ✕Leaning the torso over the handle
- ✕Jerking the handle back up on the return