- Attach a straight or angled bar to a high pulley and grab with an overhand grip (palms facing down) at shoulder width.
- Standing upright with the torso straight and a very small inclination forward, bring the upper arms close to your body and perpendicular to the floor. The forearms should be pointing up towards the pulley as they hold the bar. This is your starting position.
- Using the triceps, bring the bar down until it touches the front of your thighs and the arms are fully extended perpendicular to the floor. The upper arms should always remain stationary next to your torso and only the forearms should move. Exhale as you perform this movement.
- After a second hold at the contracted position, bring the bar slowly up to the starting point. Breathe in as you perform this step.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variations: There are many variations to this movement. For instance you can use an E-Z bar attachment as well as a V-angled bar that allows the thumb to be higher than the small finger. Also, you can attach a rope to the pulley as well as using a reverse grip on the bar exercises.
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Mar 19, 2011 9:30 PM: I love this exercise, i use it all the time when trying to work out my triceps... I totally recommend it!
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May 24, 2010 2:15 PM: This has been an excellent addition to my Tricep workout. Keep Strict form and this like everything else properly done will benefit you.
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Mar 31, 2010 10:48 AM: You can challenger yourself and push yourself at your pace..
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Mar 1, 2010 5:53 PM: Part of my Arms routine since forever
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Jan 20, 2010 9:42 AM: awsome exercise
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Nov 10, 2009 12:59 PM: I enjoy a movement called tricep kickbacks.
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Nov 2, 2009 11:20 AM: This is a great exercise if you're challenging yourself!