Form cues
- Keep elbows tucked
- Upper arms stay still
- Move only at elbows
- Control both directions
Exercise
Lever Triceps Extension
Upper arms, leverage machine
A seated leverage machine exercise where you bend and straighten the elbows to train the triceps.
Target: triceps. Also works: shoulders.
Steps
- Adjust the seat so the handles line up with about eye or forehead level when you sit down.
- Sit with your back against the pad and place your feet flat on the floor.
- Grip the handles with your palms facing down and straighten your arms in front of you.
- Keep your upper arms still and bend your elbows to lower the handles toward your forehead.
- Pause briefly when your elbows are fully bent and the handles are close to your head.
- Press the handles away by straightening your elbows until your arms are extended again.
Common mistakes
- Elbows flare wide out to the sides.
- Shoulders roll forward and the chest collapses.
- Handles are dropped quickly toward the head.
- Upper arms swing back and forth during the rep.
Breathing
Inhale as you bend your elbows to lower the handles, and exhale as you straighten your arms to press them away.
In the app, search for Lever Triceps Extension and add it to a workout.