Triceps extension with a cable machine supported on a flat bench

Extend the elbow while keeping the upper arm as stable as the variation allows. Return slowly and do not let the resistance pull the joint back abruptly. Keep the same range from repetition to repetition instead of speeding up as you fatigue. Breathe continuously and end the set before technique starts to break down.

Choose a resistance that lets you preserve technique from start to finish. You should feel most of the work in abdominals, shoulders and triceps; if you feel sharp pain, joint pinching or a clear loss of control, reduce the load or range and stop if symptoms persist. Keep resistance continuous and avoid letting the cable or band suddenly go slack.