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Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

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

Main Muscle: Shoulders

  1. To begin, place a flat bench (or preferably one with back support) underneath a smith machine. Position the barbell at a height so that when seated on the flat bench, the arms must be almost fully extended to reach the barbell.
  2. Once you have the correct height, sit slightly in behind the barbell so that there is an imaginary straight line from the tip of your nose to the barbell. Your feet should be stationary. Grab the barbell with the palms facing forward, unlock it and lift it up so that your arms are fully extended. This is the starting position.
  3. Slowly begin to lower the barbell until it is level with your chin while inhaling.
  4. Then lift the barbell back to the starting position using your shoulders while exhaling.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variation: You can use dumbbells or a barbell to perform this exercise.



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Exercise Rating
6/10

Nov 3, 2011 2:13 AM: nice exercise

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CaliTraining

Review: Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
1/10

Oct 26, 2011 1:12 PM: i am not a fan of the smith machine and how it locks you into unnatural ranges of motion. i tried this exercise a few times and was great for the ego as i could go ~20% heavier. strained a trap trying to stabilize and was hurt for over a week. stick to overhead dumbell and barbell presses now for better...+See More

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6 '3" (1.91m)
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josephmcgloin

Review: Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

May 5, 2011 11:53 AM: hit the spot

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Ahmed81

Review: Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
9/10

Mar 10, 2011 9:10 AM: great workout!

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5 '11" (1.80m)
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neosana

Review: Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Feb 9, 2011 11:50 AM: you cant call those OVERHEAD PRESSES!

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5 '11" (1.82m)
Weight:
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darksonata1987

Review: Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Dec 19, 2010 3:14 AM: Just what I needed! Thanks

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mns2003

Review: Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

May 5, 2010 5:51 AM: Great at isolating your front delts. You can get really heavy if you have a spotter and do extra negatives...

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