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Machine Tricep Extension

Main muscle
Triceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Machine

How to do it

  1. 1Sit and grip the handles with elbows tucked at your sides.
  2. 2Keep your upper arms pinned against the pad or your body.
  3. 3Extend your elbows to press the handles down or forward.
  4. 4Squeeze your triceps hard at full extension.
  5. 5Return slowly to the starting position without flaring elbows.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows locked in place
  • Squeeze at lockout
  • Slow on the way back
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