How to do it
Wrap your thumbs securely over the handles and grip evenly with both hands.
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Sit down on the leverage machine and adjust the seat and handles to align with your height.
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Grip the handles with your palms facing down (pronated grip).
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Keeping your elbows tucked in at your sides, push the handles down until your arms are fully extended.
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Pause at the bottom of the movement, squeezing your triceps.
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Slowly return the handles back to the starting position while controlling the weight.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows stationary and close to your body to isolate the triceps effectively. Avoid using momentum to lift the weight; focus on using your triceps to perform the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the handles
- ✕Rolling the wrists back into extension
- ✕Cutting the press short before full lockout