How to Do Tricep Extension Machine

Tricep Extension Machine is a triceps exercise using machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Tricep Extension Machine

  1. 01Sit in the machine and adjust the seat so the elbows align with the mechanical axis of rotation.
  2. 02Grasp the handles with a neutral grip and place the backs of the arms firmly against the pads.
  3. 03Push the handles forward or downward until the arms are fully straight.
  4. 04Return the handles to the starting position until the triceps feel a full stretch.
  5. 05Exhale as you extend the arms and inhale on the return.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Tricep Extension Machine

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the chest lifts off the backrest, adjust the seat height so the elbows align perfectly with the machine pivot point.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Tricep Extension Machine questions

What muscles does Tricep Extension Machine work?

Tricep Extension Machine is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Tricep Extension Machine correctly?

Sit in the machine and adjust the seat so the elbows align with the mechanical axis of rotation. Grasp the handles with a neutral grip and place the backs of the arms firmly against the pads. Push the handles forward or downward until the arms are fully straight. Return the handles to the starting position until the triceps feel a full stretch. Exhale as you extend the arms and inhale on the return.

What is the A90 coach tip for Tricep Extension Machine?

If the chest lifts off the backrest, adjust the seat height so the elbows align perfectly with the machine pivot point.

Is Tricep Extension Machine suitable for beginners?

Tricep Extension Machine is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Tricep Extension Machine?

Tricep Extension Machine uses machine.

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