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Machine triceps press: how to do it
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Upper arms against the pad
Starting position
Sit with your upper arms against the pad, grip the handles and keep your wrists straight.
The movement
Straighten your elbows and press the handles away from you, then bend your arms back with control.
Most common mistake
Don't lift your upper arms off the pad, keep them still and move only your forearms.
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