This exercise involves using a lever machine to target the triceps muscles. The user sits on a bench and pulls a lever towards their body, extending their arms and engaging the triceps.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the triceps muscles, helping to build strength and definition in the arms
- Can be performed with a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, cables, and machines
- Allows for isolation of the triceps, reducing the involvement of other muscle groups
- Can be modified to target different areas of the triceps, such as the long head or lateral head
- Helps to improve overall upper body strength and stability
How to perform
- Adjust the weight on the lever triceps extension machine to a comfortable level.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and extend your arms fully.
- Slowly lower the handles towards your head, keeping your elbows stationary and close to your head.
- Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise the handles back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
- When finished, release the handles and carefully stand up from the machine.
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Triceps
Primary