Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | push |
Equipment | weight plate |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp weight plate at sides, sit upright on flet bench hand hold weight plate above head. Keep arms straight and position elbow close to head.Execution
Lower weight plate behind head as far down as possible while keeping elbows in position. Return by extending arms to starting point. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Place feet apart below knees.![Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated | Starting Position Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/28/2728.jpg)
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![Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated | Ending Position Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/29/2729.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Wrist Flexors | Erector Spinae | Rectus Abdominis |
![Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated | Muscles Front Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/63/1163.jpg)
Front
![Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated | Muscles Rear Weight Plate Triceps Extension, Seated Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/64/1164.jpg)
Rear
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