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Triceps Extension Machine

MachineIsolationEasy to learn
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Triceps

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How to do itPicture · 3 steps
Arm pad
  1. 1Elbows lined up with the machine’s pivot
  2. 2Extend fully and squeeze
  3. 3Return slowly until the triceps stretch

Most common mistake

Lifting the elbows off the pad.

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Why research scores it 88
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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