Machine Shoulder Press
How to do it step by step, and the muscles it works.
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Machine
- Type
- Compound
Position 1 of 2
Position 2 of 2
How to do it
- Adjust the seat so the handles start at about shoulder height.
- Sit with your back flat against the pad and grip the handles.
- Press the handles up until your arms are straight, without shrugging your shoulders.
- Lower them slowly back to shoulder height, keeping your back against the pad.
Warm up first and pick a weight you can control through the whole movement. Stop if something hurts.
Muscles worked
- Front deltsMain
- TricepsHelping
- Side deltsHelping
Also known as
Shoulder Press (Machine) · Shoulder Press (Machine Plates) · Machine Overhead Press · Seated Shoulder Press Machine · Seated Shoulder Press (Machine)