Machine Triceps Extension: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Machine Triceps Extension, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Triceps brachii

Setup

The fixed path isolates the triceps without needing to stabilize a free weight.

How to do it well

Set the seat and grip the handles
Extend the elbows to lockout
Control the return

Common mistakes

Using momentum
Cutting the range short

Free programs with Machine Triceps Extension

Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
Hypertrophy Block: Machines (4 day)

Similar exercises

Machine Dip
Band Pushdown
Bench Dip
Board Press
Cable Skullcrusher
Close-grip Bench Press

General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.