Grasp the pulley in your left hand with an under-grip. Keep your left upper arm against the side of your torso and ensure that your elbow is stationary during the entire movement. Moving only your forearm, slowly straighten your arm. Hold the straight-armed position for a moment, intensely squeezing your triceps. Slowly return the pulley handle back along the same arc to the starting position.

(primary muscles: triceps)

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