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How to do Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension

The smith machine incline tricep extension is an isolation exercise that targets the triceps using a smith machine and an incline bench. It involves extending the arms to work the triceps, with some involvement of the shoulders for stabilization.

Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Smith machine
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat of the smith machine so that the bar is at shoulder height.
  2. Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Extend your arms fully, lifting the bar off the rack and holding it directly above your chest.
  5. Lower the bar slowly towards your forehead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your shoulders.

Track Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension in SPLYT

Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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