Machine Triceps Extension
How to do it
- Adjust the seat to the appropriate height and make your weight selection. Place your upper arms against the pads and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.
- Perform the movement by extending the elbow, pulling your lower arm away from your upper arm.
- Pause at the completion of the movement, and then slowly return the weight to the starting position.
- Avoid returning the weight all the way to the stops until the set is complete to keep tension on the muscles being worked.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Machine Triceps Extension work?
- Mainly the triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Machine.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More triceps exercises
- Dip Machine
- Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
- Band Skull Crusher
- Bench Dips
- Bench Press - Powerlifting
- Bench Press with Chains
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