Illustration of the Machine Triceps Extension: Fixed path, so chase failure - full lockout on every rep.

isolation · Isolation

Machine Triceps Extension

Machine Triceps Extension is an isolation isolation movement for triceps, using Tricep Dip Machine. 3 sets of 10-15, 1 min rest.

Primary muscle: Triceps
Equipment: Tricep Dip Machine
Difficulty: Beginner
Sets and reps: 3 × 10-15
Rest: 60s
Force: push

How to do it

1
Set up
Elbows on the pad, seat set so the arms start bent at 90 degrees.
2
The cue that matters
Fixed path, so chase failure - full lockout on every rep.
3
Work it
3 sets of 10-15, resting about 1 minute between them.