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Machine Triceps Extension

The machine guides the movement and is ideal for beginners or for accumulating volume safely.

  • Isolation
  • Machine
  • Beginner

How to do it

  • Set the seat to line up your elbows
  • Extend to almost locked out and squeeze
  • Press down under control

Sets, reps and tempo

Ranges: 10–15 reps · 0–2 RIR

Tempo: 2 s on the way down, squeeze 1 s at the peak and stay in control, no swinging

Common mistakes

  • Using trunk momentum
  • A partial range

Muscles worked

Primary

  • Triceps

Alternatives

PreviousKneeling Cable Triceps Extension
Form animation: Machine Triceps Extension
The same animation you see in the app while logging the set.
Type
Isolation
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Pattern
Elbow extension
Stimulus / fatigue
High
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