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Shoulder Press
Exercises You Can Do On This Machine

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Shoulder Press
Primary muscle • Shoulders • Beginner
3×10–12
How to do it
  1. Sit tall with back against pad, handles at shoulder height, palms forward.
  2. Press overhead until arms are nearly straight — do not lock hard.
  3. Lower slowly to ear level, elbows slightly in front.
  4. Keep head neutral and core braced.
Breathing: Exhale up, inhale down.
Tip: Do not flare ribs; keep glutes on pad.
Avoid: Pressing behind neck
Machine Details
  • Equipment: Shoulder Press
  • Type: Plate-Loaded
  • Difficulty: Beginner — Intermediate
  • Focus Muscles: Shoulders (Deltoids)
  • Auxiliary Muscles: Triceps, Upper Chest
Quick Tips
  1. Sit with your back firmly against the pad.
  2. Press handles straight up overhead.
  3. Avoid locking elbows at the top.
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