Exercises/Shoulders/Smith Machine Shoulder Press

Smith Machine Shoulder Press

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Guided shoulder press on the Smith machine. The bar fixed on rails adds stability and lets you load the delts more safely.

Visual guide

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

1.Sit or stand under the bar with a pronated grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
2.Unrack the bar at upper-chest height.
3.Press the bar up until your elbows are almost fully extended.
4.Lower under control to chin height.

Use the rails to focus on pressing straight up. Stop the press just short of full lockout. Keep your back well supported and your core engaged.

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Exercises/Shoulders/Smith Machine Shoulder Press

ShouldersCompoundPushSmith MachineBeginner

Guided shoulder press on the Smith machine. The bar fixed on rails adds stability and lets you load the delts more safely.

Reference photo — start and end of the movement.

1.Sit or stand under the bar with a pronated grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
2.Unrack the bar at upper-chest height.
3.Press the bar up until your elbows are almost fully extended.
4.Lower under control to chin height.