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Machine Shoulder (Military) Press

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Beginner
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Machine Shoulder (Military) Press Guide

Main Muscle: Shoulders

  1. Sit down on the Shoulder Press Machine and select the weight.
  2. Grab the handles to your sides as you keep the elbows bent and in line with your torso. This will be your starting position.
  3. Now lift the handles as you exhale and you extend the arms fully. At the top of the position make sure that you hold the contraction for a second.
  4. Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position as you inhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variations: You can use free weights (barbells and dumbbells) to perform this exercise on a military bench.



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JV_NL

Review: Machine Shoulder (Military) Press

Exercise Rating
7/10

Mar 7, 2010 12:23 PM: this is a regular shoulder press and not a military press

JV_NL BodyStats
Height:
6 '4" (1.94m)
Weight:
196.9 lbs
Up 14.3 lbs
Bodyfat:
11.0 %
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VIKINGOFTHOR

Review: Machine Shoulder (Military) Press

Exercise Rating
7/10

Mar 4, 2010 8:58 AM: Great for shaping your shoulder heads. Remember it works just like the free weight seated military barbell press, so never have butt off the pad, and keep your back against the pad. You cheat your body you are cheating yourself!
Great for building the tone and definition. Really hurts for high...+See More

VIKINGOFTHOR BodyStats
Height:
6 '3" (1.91m)
Weight:
187 lbs
No Change
Bodyfat:
12.0 %
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