Triceps · Machine

Seated Tricep Press

Machine pressing that isolates the triceps overhead.

Seated Tricep Press exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Sit in the machine and grip the handles by your head.
  2. Keep your back against the pad and elbows tucked.
  3. Press the handles up until your arms extend.
  4. Lower slowly to a deep stretch.

The one cue that matters

Keep your elbows in and let only your forearms move.

Muscles worked

The Seated Tricep Press isolates the Triceps — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted triceps volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Seated Tricep Press work?

The Seated Tricep Press primarily works the Triceps.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Seated Tricep Press?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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