How to Do
How to Do Machine for Tricep Extension Seated
Each lying triceps extension while seated should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this lying triceps extensions seated.
Beginning
Beginning Machine for Tricep Extension
Sit at the machine, and adjust it so that your elbows and upper arms are resting on the pad, and your elbows are in line with the machine's pivot point. Most machines will have a red dot or marking indicating where the pivot point is.
Movement
Machine for Tricep Extension Movement
1. Grasp the machine handles with your palms facing inward. Your elbows will be bent.
2. Pull your shoulder blades back, and down, and, keeping your upper arms in contact with the pad, extend your elbows until your arms are fully straightened.
3. Return to the start position slowly and in a controlled manner, and repeat for the required number of repetitions.
Benefits
Machine for Tricep Extension Benefits
You can perform this exercise in the gym.
This exercise will build strength in your triceps, the muscles in the back of your upper arm, giving you shape and definition.
The machine's fixed range of motion ensures that you are performing the exercise correctly and reduces the risk of injury.
Exercise Aliases
How to Do a Seated Triceps Extension, Triceps Extension Machine, Seated Tricep Pushdown Machine
