lever triceps extension

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with leverage machine.

lever triceps extension demonstration
lever triceps extension — demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders

How to do lever triceps extension

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.

  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and fully extend your arms in front of you.

  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the handles towards your forehead by bending your elbows.

  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handles back up to the starting position by extending your arms.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

Shoulders

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