How to Do Machine Shoulder Press: Step by Step
- Adjust seat so handles are at shoulder height
- Press straight up to full extension
- Lower with control to the start
- Keep back pressed against the pad
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Arching the lower back away from the pad
- Using momentum to start the press
- Not adjusting the seat height properly
Machine Shoulder Press Tips
- Great exercise to finish shoulders after heavy free-weight pressing
- Try single-arm presses for unilateral work
- Focus on squeezing at the top for maximum deltoid activation
Muscles Worked
shoulderstriceps
Equipment
machine
Tracking
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