Machine Shoulder Press

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Watch Machine Shoulder Press

Technique

How to perform Machine Shoulder Press

1. Adjust the machine seat so the handles begin near shoulder height, and sit with your back against the pad and feet supported.
2. Choose the machine's palms-in or palms-forward handles, keeping your elbows under them rather than pulling the elbows behind your torso.
3. Press the handles overhead by raising your upper arms and extending your elbows.
4. Allow your shoulder blades to move naturally with the press while keeping your torso against the support.
5. Lower the handles under control to the starting position without bouncing or increasing your back arch to move the load.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Anterior Deltoid, Medial Deltoid.