Tricep Extension Machine

Set-up

• Adjust the seat so your elbows line up with the machine’s pivot point.
• Rest your upper arms on the pad and grip the handles with your elbows bent.

How to do it

1. Push the handles down until your arms are straight.
2. Squeeze your triceps briefly.
3. Let the handles return slowly until your elbows are bent just past 90°.

Coaching cues

• Keep your upper arms flat on the pad.
• Only your forearms move.

Common mistakes

• Leaning forward to push with your body weight.
• Letting the weight snap back up.