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Shoulders

Smith Machine Shoulder Press

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Back on the pad, press overhead without arching.

Muscles

Primary

Front Delts

Secondary

Side Delts, Triceps

Steps to perform

  1. 1Place an upright bench under the Smith bar.
  2. 2Unrack at chin level with a grip outside shoulders.
  3. 3Press to just short of lockout.
  4. 4Lower to chin level.

Equipment

Smith machine
Adjustable / incline bench

Alternatives

Standing Barbell Overhead Press

Front Delts

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Front Delts

Machine Shoulder Press

Front Delts

Pike Push-Up

Front Delts

Arnold Press

Front Delts · Side Delts