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Seated Smith Machine Shoulder Press demonstration

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Strength / Smith Machine

Seated Smith Machine Shoulder Press

A seated overhead press on the Smith machine, using the fixed bar path to keep the focus on the deltoids.

Equipment

Smith Machine

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps · Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Position a bench inside a Smith machine.

  2. 02

    Sit facing forward with the bar at shoulder height.

  3. 03

    Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  4. 04

    Unrack and press the bar straight up until your arms are extended.

  5. 05

    Lower the bar back to shoulder height with control.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.