Shoulder press (machine)
A shoulders exercise with gym machine. The technique in 6 steps and the muscles it works.
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How to do it
- 1
Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
- 2
Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
- 3
Grasp the handles of the machine with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4
Push the handles upward and forward until your arms are fully extended, but not locked.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Shoulders
- Secondary
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Gym machine
Alternatives
Related exercises
At a glance
- Primary
- Shoulders
- Secondary
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Gym machine
- Steps
- 6
