Seated Triceps Extension Machine — start position
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Seated Triceps Extension Machine — end position
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Arms / Beginner / Isolation (single joint)

Seated Triceps Extension Machine

A seated machine extension with upper arms on a pad, isolating the triceps.

At a glance

Primary
Triceps
Equipment
Machines
Movement pattern
Elbow extension
Level
Beginner
Type
Arms, Isolation (single joint)

How to do it

  1. Adjust the seat so your upper arms rest flat on the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles with elbows bent.
  3. Extend your elbows until your arms are straight.
  4. Return slowly to the start.

Tips

  • Keep the upper arms on the pad.
  • Do not lean into the movement.

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Muscles worked

Neck (Front)Upper traps (Front)Front delts (Front)Side delts (Front)Chest (Front)Serratus anterior (Front)Biceps (Front)Forearms & grip (Front)Abs (Front)Obliques (Front)Hip flexors (Front)Quads (Front)Adductors (Front)Shins (tibialis) (Front)Calves (Front)Outer shins (peroneals) (Front)Feet (arch & toes) (Front)Neck (Back)Upper traps (Back)Upper back (rhomboids, mid/lower traps) (Back)Rear delts (Back)Side delts (Back)Rotator cuff (Back)Lats (Back)Lower back (erectors) (Back)Triceps — primary (Back)Forearms & grip (Back)Hip abductors (glute med) (Back)Glutes (Back)Hamstrings (Back)Adductors (Back)Calves (Back)
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  • Primary: Triceps

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