Triceps exercise

Machine Tricep Extension

How to do the Machine Tricep Extension with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Sit down on the seat, grab the handles, and place your elbows/triceps on the padding. Keep your elbows/triceps flat against the pad and push the handles downward until your arms are almost fully locked out. Control the weight as you bring it back up.
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Illustration showing the Machine Tricep Extension
Targets

Muscles worked

Triceps muscle Triceps Primary Shoulders muscle Shoulders Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Tricep extension machine Tricep extension machine
Technique

How to do the Machine Tricep Extension

  1. 1 Sit down on the seat, grab the handles, and place your elbows/triceps on the padding.
  2. 2 Keep your elbows/triceps flat against the pad and push the handles downward until your arms are almost fully locked out.
  3. 3 Control the weight as you bring it back up.