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Smith machine incline tricep extension

Intermediate

Smith machine incline tricep extension is a isolation smith machine exercise for the triceps, also working the front delts.

What it works

Primary muscle

Triceps

Also works

Front delts

Equipment
Smith machine
Movement
Pull
Type
Isolation · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Bodyweight kneeling triceps extensionBodyweight
  • Dumbbell incline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Ez barbell incline triceps extensionEZ bar
  • Barbell lying triceps extensionBarbell
  • Dumbbell decline triceps extensionDumbbell
  • Body-upBodyweight

Easier variations

  • Assisted standing triceps extension (with towel)Other
  • Body-upBodyweight
  • Lever triceps extensionMachine
  • Band side triceps extensionResistance band
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