About this exercise
A plate-loaded lever machine triceps extension that isolates the triceps through a controlled pressing or pushdown arc. The fixed lever path removes stabiliser demand, letting you focus entirely on full triceps contraction.
Lever Triceps Extension (Neutral Grip)
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lever Triceps Extension (Neutral Grip).
MediumTriceps
How to Perform
- Adjust the machine seat and pad position so your elbows rest comfortably on the support at the start of the movement
- Grip the handles and begin with your arms at roughly a 90-degree bend
- Extend your arms fully by pressing down or forward through the lever arc, squeezing the triceps at full extension
- Pause briefly at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position under control
- Keep your elbows fixed and your upper arms still throughout each repetition
Muscle Activation
Primary
Triceps
About the Lever Triceps Extension (Neutral Grip)
The Lever Triceps Extension (Neutral Grip) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
