- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Other weight machines
How to do it
- Sit with the backs of your upper arms on the pad and grip the handles near your shoulders.
- Push the handles down until your arms are straight.
- Return slowly, keeping your arms on the pad.
Common mistakes
- Lifting your elbows off the pad.
- Letting the weight crash back up.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Machine Tricep Extension into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.