Smith Machine Shoulder Press
How to Do Smith Machine Shoulder Press
- Align a Smith Machine barbell so that it is level with your shoulder height. Stand at the barbell and brace your core. Make sure your back is flat and your chest is up.
- Position your hands at shoulder-width on the barbell. Unlatch the barbell and press it above your head. Maintain a slight bend in the elbows throughout.
- Slowly lower the barbell down, immediately going into the next repetition.
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Smith Machine Shoulder Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Smith Machine Shoulder Press targets and also works shoulders. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: full gym.
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