Triceps exercise · smith machine
Smith Machine Incline Tricep Extension
The smith machine incline tricep extension is a smith machine exercise that targets the triceps, with the shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Body part
- Upper arms
How to do the smith machine incline tricep extension
- Adjust the seat of the smith machine so that the bar is at shoulder height.
- Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Extend your arms fully, lifting the bar off the rack and holding it directly above your chest.
- Lower the bar slowly towards your forehead, keeping your elbows close to your head.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the triceps. The shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every smith machine exercise.
