How to Do Machine Tricep Extension: Step by Step
- Adjust seat so elbows align with pivot
- Press down until arms are fully extended
- Squeeze triceps at the bottom
- Return slowly to the start position
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using body momentum instead of triceps
- Not fully extending the arms at the bottom
- Gripping too tightly — let the triceps do the work
Machine Tricep Extension Tips
- Focus on the squeeze at full extension for maximum activation
- Try pausing for 1 second at the bottom of each rep
- Great for high-rep burnout sets at the end of an arm workout
Muscles Worked
triceps
Equipment
machine
Tracking
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