Triceps exercise
Machine Tricep Extension
Elbow extension for triceps with a stable arm. The machine guides the movement and gives you stable support.
- Primary muscleTriceps
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeIsolation
- LevelBeginner
- Triceps
- Machine
How to do the Machine Tricep Extension
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Adjust the seat, pads or stops of the machine so the range of motion is comfortable and stable.
- Extend your elbows, moving only your forearms and keeping your shoulders steady.
- Bend your elbows again in a controlled way without releasing the tension.
- Keep your feet planted and avoid swinging with your torso.
Muscles worked
Common Machine Tricep Extension mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Machine Tricep Extension, and how to fix it.
The elbows aren't lined up with the machine's pivot.
Adjust the seat until your elbows are level with the pivot, resting on the pad.
The elbows lift off the pad as you push.
Keep the backs of your arms on the pad the whole time and move only your forearms.
The shoulders roll forward and the chest caves to move the weight.
Press your back into the pad, lift your chest, and lower your shoulders before each rep.
Alternatives to the Machine Tricep Extension
They work the triceps with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Machine Tricep Extension work?
The Machine Tricep Extension works mainly the triceps.