Triceps Extension Machine

Triceps Extension Machine

Type: Isolation Muscle: Triceps Equipment: Machine

A machine-based exercise that isolates the triceps muscles.

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+Easy to control resistance
+Focuses work on the triceps
–Fixed path may feel uncomfortable
–Less stabilizer muscle involvement

This exercise targets:

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Triceps

Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.

How to perform

Adjust seat so your elbow joint lines up with the machine’s pivot/axis
Grip the handles; keep chest up, core braced, wrists neutral
Tuck elbows close to your sides; keep upper arms still throughout
Exhale and extend your elbows to press the handles down until arms are straight (don’t hyperextend)
Pause briefly, squeezing the triceps
Inhale and return slowly, letting the forearms come back under control without the stack touching
Use a weight you can control for smooth reps; avoid rocking or using your shoulders
Keep range pain-free; adjust seat/handles if elbows or wrists feel stressed