Old School Reverse Extensions

Secondary muscles

How to do it

1. Lie face down on the floor or bench with elbows bent and hands at your sides.
2. Position elbows by your torso.
3. Straighten your arms fully behind you, contracting your triceps.
4. Pause and squeeze at full extension.
5. Return to the start in a controlled manner.

Form cues

• Keep elbows tight to torso
• Extend arms fully
• Squeeze triceps at the top
• Avoid swinging arms

Common mistakes

• Using body momentum
• Not achieving full extension
• Letting elbows flare out

Breathing

Exhale as you extend your arms, inhale as you return.