Machine Shoulder Press

How to do it

1. Set the seat so the handles are at shoulder height.
2. Sit back against the pad, feet flat, and grip the handles.
3. Press straight up until your arms are almost locked.
4. Lower under control until the handles are back at shoulder height.
5. Nothing to stabilise, so this is where you can push a hard set alone.

Muscles it trains

Percent of one session's target for that muscle. Anything at 100% finishes that muscle on its own.

Other ways to train this

• Overhead Barbell Press BarbellIntermediate
• Seated Dumbbell Press DumbbellsBench
• Arnold Press DumbbellsBenchIntermediate
• Cable Shoulder Press Cable machine
• Landmine Press BarbellIntermediate
• Pike Push-Ups Bodyweight
• Kettlebell Overhead Press KettlebellsIntermediate
• Band Overhead Press Resistance bands
• Standing Dumbbell Press Dumbbells
• Seated Barbell Press BarbellBench
• Handstand Push-Ups BodyweightProfessional

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