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