ski ergometer

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

ski ergometer demonstration
ski ergometer β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Skierg Machine

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Forearms

How to do ski ergometer

  1. Adjust the seat height and footrests to a comfortable position.

  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, palms facing down.

  3. Sit up straight with your feet flat on the footrests.

  4. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

  5. Engage your triceps and push the handles down towards your thighs.

  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

ShouldersForearms

Related exercises

All upper arms exercises β†’

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