How to do it
Plant your feet flat on the floor shoulder-width apart.
- 1
Sit down on the leverage machine bench.
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Adjust the machine arm to align with your triceps.
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Grasp the handles with your palms facing down.
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Fully extend your arms to push the handles down.
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Pause briefly at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pointing forward and avoid locking them out at the end of the extension to protect your joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rising off the seat during the push-down
- ✕Bouncing the forearms back up on the return
- ✕Gripping the handles wider than elbow width