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Power Sled Triceps Extension

Target and strengthen your triceps with the Power Sled Triceps Extension. This unique exercise uses a sled to provide resistance, building upper arm

Advanced
Isolation
Push
1 min per set2 min rest

Description

A strength exercise where the individual pushes a sled using the force of their triceps.

How to Do Power Sled Triceps Extension

  1. 1
    Setup

    Stand facing the power sled, approximately 1-2 feet away, with a rope or strap attached to the sled. Grab the ends of the rope or strap with an overhand grip, hands close together, and bring them to chest height.

  2. 2
    Setup

    Lean forward slightly, keeping your back straight and core engaged, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Your elbows should be bent, tucked close to your sides, and pointing backward.

  3. 3

    Exhale as you powerfully extend your elbows, pushing the sled forward by straightening your arms completely. Focus on contracting your triceps at the end of the movement.

  4. 4

    Maintain a controlled, deliberate pace, keeping your body stable and avoiding any rocking motion as the sled moves forward.

  5. 5

    Inhale as you slowly and deliberately allow your elbows to bend, bringing your hands back towards your chest to return to the starting position for the next push.

Tips

  • Emphasize the triceps contraction by actively squeezing them at the peak of each extension, ensuring you are driving the sled purely with your upper arms.
  • Keep your torso relatively stable throughout the movement, avoiding excessive leaning or using your body weight to initiate the push; the power should come from your triceps.
  • Coordinate your breathing: exhale forcefully as you extend your arms and push the sled, and inhale as you control the return to the starting position.
  • Adjust the sled's weight to a resistance that allows you to maintain strict form and feel a strong triceps burn without compromising technique.

Common Mistakes

  • ×Using too much body momentum: Avoid leaning excessively into the sled or using your entire body to push; instead, keep your core tight and drive the movement purely through your triceps extension.
  • ×Flaring elbows out: Prevent your elbows from moving outward during the extension by keeping them tucked close to your sides, which ensures maximum triceps engagement.
  • ×Incomplete range of motion: Ensure you fully extend your arms to achieve a complete triceps contraction and maximize the benefit of each rep.

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