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Beginner
Delts

Smith Seated Shoulder Press

The Smith seated shoulder press is a machine exercise for your shoulder muscles. The machine helps hold the weight steady, so it is safer and easier to balance. This exercise also works the muscles in your upper back and the back of your arms.

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Smith Seated Shoulder Press demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Move the seat up or down so the handles are at the same height as your shoulders.
  2. 2Sit on the seat with your back flat against the pad and your feet firmly on the floor.
  3. 3Hold the handles with your palms facing forward and push them up to unlock them, straightening your arms.
  4. 4Slowly lower the handles until they are even with your shoulders, keeping a small bend in your elbows.
  5. 5Push the handles straight up until your arms are almost fully straight.
  6. 6Stop for a short second at the top, then slowly bring the handles back down to your shoulders.
  7. 7Do this again for as many times as you need.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Delts
Secondary Muscles
Upper back
Triceps
Equipment
Smith machine
Difficulty
Beginner

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