# Machine Triceps Extension

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/machine-triceps-extension

Also known as: Seated Triceps Extension Machine, Triceps Extension Machine, Machine Triceps, Machine Tricep Extension, Tricep Extension Machine, Seated Machine Triceps Extension, Triceps Machine Extension

Body region: Arms

## Muscles

- Main: Triceps
- Helps: Anconeus
- Holds: Rectus Abdominis

## Equipment

- Lever Machine

## Technique

1. Adjust the seat so your upper arms rest on the pad and the elbows line up with the pivot.
2. Grip the handles with the elbows bent.
3. Extend the arms until they are straight.
4. Return slowly until the elbows are bent to about 90 degrees.

### Cues

- Keep the elbows on the pad.
- Pause briefly with the arms straight.

### Common mistakes

- Lifting the elbows to push with the shoulders.
- Letting the stack slam at the end of each rep.

## Variations

- [One-Arm Machine Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-machine-triceps-extension)

## Alternatives

- [Triceps Pushdown](https://heatsy.app/ex/triceps-pushdown)
- [Overhead Cable Triceps Extension](https://heatsy.app/ex/overhead-cable-triceps-extension)