ActivTrax

Seated Tricep Extension

Primary Muscles: Triceps, Outer Triceps
  • Instructions
  • In Brief
  • Key Points

  1. Start Position Exhale as you slowly extend the handle down. 
  2. Middle Position As you extend, concentrate on bending from your elbow. Keep your upper arm stationary. 
  3. End Position Extend until your arms are straight, but do not lock out your elbows. Do not bend your wrist. Hold for 1/2 a second, squeezing your tricep. 
  4. Return to Middle Inhale as you slowly return to starting position. 
  5. Return to Start Repeat the movement for the recommended number of repetitions.

 

Instructions

  1. Start Position Exhale as you slowly extend the handle down. 
  2. Middle Position As you extend, concentrate on bending from your elbow. Keep your upper arm stationary. 
  3. End Position Extend until your arms are straight, but do not lock out your elbows. Do not bend your wrist. Hold for 1/2 a second, squeezing your tricep. 
  4. Return to Middle Inhale as you slowly return to starting position. 
  5. Return to Start Repeat the movement for the recommended number of repetitions.

 

Key Points

  1. Throughout the entire range of motion:

    • Stay seated.
    • Keep your back straight and your head aligned with your spine.
    • Do not bend your wrists when curling.
    • Keep your forearms aligned with your shoulders.
    • Move by bending at your elbows only.
  2. At end position do not lock out your elbows.

  3. Use your tricep to perform the exercise, while focusing on keeping your back stationary..

  4. At start position keep resistance on your triceps.