Triceps exercise · leverage machine
Lever Triceps Extension
The lever triceps extension is a leverage machine exercise that targets the triceps, with the shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Upper arms
How to do the lever triceps extension
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and fully extend your arms in front of you.
- Keeping your upper arms stationary, slowly lower the handles towards your forehead by bending your elbows.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handles back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the triceps. The shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every machine exercise.
