Machine shoulder press

Shoulder press machine
Machine shoulder press, start positionMachine shoulder press, end position
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Press the machine handles overhead from shoulder height. Stable and easy to load.

  1. Seat height so handles start at shoulder level
  2. Back flat on the pad
  3. Press up to near lockout
  4. Control the weight back down

Movement

Pattern
Vertical push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Shoulder press machine

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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