Exercise library · Shoulders
Smith Machine Shoulder Press
The Smith Machine Shoulder Press is a smith machine exercise that targets the shoulders, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
- Target muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Body part
- Shoulders
Step by step
- Sit or stand upright under the Smith machine bar, adjusting the bar to shoulder level.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Press the bar upward until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly lower the bar back to shoulder level with control.
- Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain wrist alignment.
- Avoid arching your back and use smooth, controlled movements.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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