How to perform it
- Stand facing the cable station with your feet firmly planted, spine upright, and abs engaged.
- Hold the handle with one hand, keeping your elbow close to your torso and your upper arm stabilized.
- Keep your other hand on your waist or in a comfortable position for balance.
- Begin with your elbow bent and your forearm pointing forward.
- Press the handle down with control until your arm is almost fully extended.
- Keep your elbow fixed and avoid swinging your body during the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position by bending your elbow while maintaining control of the resistance.
- Complete all repetitions on one side before switching arms.
- Exhale as you extend the arm and inhale as you return.
What you should feel
Greater triceps activation, with localized and controlled effort in the back of the arm. The movement should remain controlled, without pain in the elbow, wrist, or shoulder.
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Exercise questions
Stand facing the cable station with your feet firmly planted, spine upright, and abs engaged. Hold the handle with one hand, keeping your elbow close to your torso and your upper arm stabilized. Keep your other hand on your waist or in a comfortable position for balance. Begin with your elbow bent and your forearm pointing forward. Press the handle down with control until your arm is almost fully extended. Keep your elbow fixed and avoid swinging your body during the movement. Slowly return to the starting position by bending your elbow while maintaining control of the resistance. Complete all repetitions on one side before switching arms. Exhale as you extend the arm and inhale as you return.
Elbow extension to work the triceps while keeping the upper arm stable throughout the movement.
Greater triceps activation, with localized and controlled effort in the back of the arm. The movement should remain controlled, without pain in the elbow, wrist, or shoulder.
The guidance above organizes the content from the Athletic Station exercise base. Adapt the movement to your individual condition and stop if you experience pain.