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Exercise Lab

Seated Overhead Tricep Extension

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Purposes

  • Triceps strength.

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Description

  • Adjust back pad into incline position furthest forward, attach long D-handles to high pulleys and set resistance.
  • Grasp handles with a neutral grip and sit facing away from machine.
  • Bring hands over head, elbows pointing forward and at a 90° angle.
  • Extend arms straight from shoulder as far as you can, pivoting around elbow and rotating hands so you finish with palms down.
  • Slowly return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Avoid flaring the elbows outward.

Mistakes

  • Not keeping your back straight.