smith seated shoulder press
smith seated shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the seat height so that the handles are at shoulder level.
Step 2
Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
Step 3
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and lift them off the supports, extending your arms fully.
Step 4
Lower the handles down to shoulder level, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Step 5
Press the handles up overhead until your arms are fully extended.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to shoulder level.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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