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Triceps Extension with V-Bar

The V-bar allows a comfortable wrist position for loading the triceps pushdown.

  • Isolation
  • Machine
  • Beginner

How to do it

  • Elbows tucked, grab the V-handle
  • Extend all the way down 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

  • Letting your elbows drift forward
  • Using momentum

Muscles worked

Primary

  • Triceps

Alternatives

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Form animation: Triceps Extension with V-Bar
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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