Arms·Machine·Isolation
Machine Triceps Extension
Triceps · Machine
Beginner
Body Part
Arms
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Push
The Machine Triceps Extension is a beginner machine exercise that primarily targets the Triceps.
Muscles Worked
In Position


How to Do the Machine Triceps Extension
- 1Adjust the seat to the appropriate height and make your weight selection. Place your upper arms against the pads and grasp the handles. This will be your starting position.
- 2Perform the movement by extending the elbow, pulling your lower arm away from your upper arm.
- 3Pause at the completion of the movement, and then slowly return the weight to the starting position.
- 4Avoid returning the weight all the way to the stops until the set is complete to keep tension on the muscles being worked.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB. Library last reviewed June 22, 2026 · How these guides are written