smith shoulder press
smith shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 2
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 3
Lift the bar off the rack and position it at shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
Step 4
Press the bar upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar 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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