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Machine Triceps Extension demonstration

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Strength / Tricep Extension Machine

Machine Triceps Extension

A seated machine isolation exercise in which the upper arms stay supported on a pad while the elbows extend against two handles, loading the triceps along a fixed path without help from the shoulders or torso.

Equipment

Tricep Extension Machine

Experience

beginner

Movement

isolation

Primary muscles

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit in the tricep extension machine with your back against the seat pad and your upper arms resting flat on the arm pad in front of your chest.

  2. 02

    Take a handle in each hand with your elbows bent and your hands up near shoulder height.

  3. 03

    Keeping your upper arms pressed into the pad, extend your elbows to drive the handles down and away until your arms are straight.

  4. 04

    Squeeze your triceps at full extension, then bend your elbows to return to the start under control.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.