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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Related Shoulders Exercises
Incline Plank Shoulder Taps / Planks
Single Arm Side / Lateral Raises to Overhead Extension
Shadow Boxing
Smith Machine Shoulder Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Smith Machine Shoulder Press targets shoulders and also works triceps. 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.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Incline plank shoulder taps / planks, single arm side / lateral raises to overhead extension and shadow boxing. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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