Body Tricep Press

Technique

How to perform Body Tricep Press

1. Set the Smith-machine bar around chest height and lock it securely.
2. Stand one to two large steps behind the bar, grasp it about shoulder-width apart, and extend your arms so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
3. Brace your core and keep your elbows pointed generally toward the floor.
4. Inhale as you bend your elbows and lower your forehead toward the bar while keeping your upper arms controlled.
5. Exhale as you extend your elbows and press yourself back to the starting position.
6. Raise the bar to make the exercise easier or lower it to make the exercise harder.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Triceps Long Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Medial Head.