Fat LossTricepsSmith Machine15 MinutesIntermediate

15 Minutes Intermediate Triceps Workout with Smith Machine

A 15 minutes fat loss workout targeting your triceps using smith machine equipment. 3 exercises, 9 total sets, designed for intermediate lifters.

15 Minutes

Duration

9

Total Sets

10-15 reps

Rep Range

~158

Est. Calories

The Workout

1
Smith Machine Close-Grip Bench Press
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Start with this as your primary movement. Warm up with 2 lighter sets first.

Form cues
  • Lie on a flat bench under the Smith machine with hands shoulder width apart or slightly narrower.
  • Unrack by twisting the bar and lower it to your lower chest with elbows tucked tight.
  • Press the bar back to lockout, focusing on squeezing the triceps at the top.
2
Plate-Loaded Chest Press Machine
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Adjust the seat so the handles are aligned with your mid-chest.

Form cues
  • Adjust the seat so the handles are aligned with your mid-chest.
  • Grip the handles with a full grip and retract your shoulder blades against the pad.
  • Press forward to full extension without locking out aggressively.
3
Smith Machine Shoulder Press
3 sets x 8-10 reps|Rest: 30-60 seconds
beginner

Finish strong — take the last set close to failure.

Form cues
  • Position the bench at 90 degrees or sit on a flat seat directly under the bar.
  • Set the bar at forehead height, grip just outside shoulder width.
  • Unrack by twisting the bar and press straight up to full lockout.

Why This Workout Works

This workout is built around the principles of fat loss training. Maintain heavy compound lifts to preserve muscle mass while in a caloric deficit. Add supersets and circuits for accessory work to increase training density. Keep protein high (1g per pound of bodyweight) and prioritize sleep for recovery.

Training Parameters

  • Rep Range: 10-15 repshigh enough to keep your heart rate elevated
  • Rest Periods: 30-60 secondsshort rest to maximize calorie burn
  • Sets Per Exercise: 3-4 sets — optimized for fat loss

Triceps Training Tips

  • *Overhead extensions stretch the long head, which is the largest tricep head — do not skip them.
  • *Lock out every rep fully to engage the medial head.
  • *Dips and close-grip bench press allow heavier loading than isolation work.

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