Arm Extension -- Machine
Purposes
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Triceps strength
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Forearm strength
Description
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Place the upper arms parallel, resting on the padding.
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Sit with the legs bent at right angles.
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Hold the handles with a steady grip, making sure your wrists are in the neutral position.
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Push the handles away from you until the elbow joints are extended.
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Return to the starting position.
ProTip
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Line your elbows up with the axis of rotation
Mistakes
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Moving too fast through the range of motion.
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Moving the elbows away from the axis of rotation during the extension.
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Pulling the shoulders up.