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Smith Seated Shoulder Press
Muscles involved
The Smith seated shoulder press is a guided overhead press. It lets you build the delts with stability.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench under a Smith machine and grip the bar with a wide grip.
- Unrack the bar and press it over your head without locking your elbows.
- Lower the bar in a controlled manner until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Press upward again and repeat the movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Use a bench with a backrest for greater stability and lumbar support. - Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement. - Lower the bar in a controlled manner, as far as your shoulder mobility safely allows.
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Smith Seated Shoulder Press: which muscles does it work?
Smith Seated Shoulder Press mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Anterior deltoid, Lateral deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Serratus anterior, Triceps brachii.
What is Smith Seated Shoulder Press good for?
The Smith seated shoulder press is a guided overhead press. It lets you build the delts with stability.
How do you do Smith Seated Shoulder Press with proper form?
- Use a bench with a backrest for greater stability and lumbar support. - Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement. - Lower the bar in a controlled manner, as far as your shoulder mobility safely allows.
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