Straightening your elbows with the cable

How to properly perform the exercise: Elbow extension with a cable pulley?

The movement is performed by:

• the backs of the arms (triceps)

Starting position:

Stand in front of a high pulley. Grab the double cable attached to the cable pulley. Spread your feet hip-width apart, bend your knees slightly, and lean your straight torso slightly forward. Lower your arms in front of your body, keeping your elbows straight. Retract your shoulder blades, and pull your abs in.

Movement: Keeping your torso still, slowly bend your elbows. Straighten your elbows to the starting position. Repeat, making sure to keep your elbows in the same place the entire time.

Tip: Keep your back straight, your abs pulled in. Feet hip-width apart. Knees slightly bent. Keep your elbows in the same place the entire time (neither forward nor backward). Keep your back straight.

You will need a cable pulley to perform this exercise.