Machine Shoulder (Military) Press

Machine Shoulder (Military) Press — Start position
Start position
Machine Shoulder (Military) Press — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Machine
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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.

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