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Illustration of the Machine Shoulder Press: Press without letting the traps climb into your ears.
compound · Vertical Push

Machine Shoulder Press

Machine Shoulder Press is a compound vertical push movement for shoulders, using Shoulder Press Machine. It also works triceps. 3 sets of 10-12, 2 min rest.

Primary muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Shoulder Press Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets and reps
3 × 10-12
Rest
90s
Force
push

How to do it

  1. 1
    Set up

    Seat so the handles start level with the top of the shoulders.

  2. 2
    The cue that matters

    Press without letting the traps climb into your ears.

  3. 3
    Work it

    3 sets of 10-12, resting about 2 minute between them.

Muscles worked

Shoulders does most of the work. Triceps take the rest.

Shoulders exercisestriceps