Triceps Extension (Machine): How to Do It, Muscles Worked & Form Tips

Muscle group: Triceps
Primary muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Machine
Type: Isolation
Level: Beginner

Video: “Life Fitness Pro2 Series Triceps Extension Instructions” by Life Fitness / Hammer Strength on YouTube.

How to do the Triceps Extension (Machine)

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.

Muscles worked

The Triceps Extension (Machine) mainly works your triceps.

Triceps Extension (Machine) start and finish positions

Triceps Extension (Machine): Starting position — Starting position

Triceps Extension (Machine): Ending position — Ending position

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