Shoulder Press Machine

Pro Tip

If you are flexible, you can start with the handles immediately at your shoulder level for greater benefit.

How To

  1. Sit on the machine with your feet placed in front of you while your butt, back, and head are pressed firmly against the machine.
  2. With an overhand grip, exhale and push the handles up from just above your shoulder-level, extending your arms overhead.
  3. Continue pushing the handles overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  4. Inhale and allow your arms to flex, lowering the handles down, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Side Shoulder

Outer portion of your shoulder.

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.

Equipment

Shoulder Press Machine

This machine can improve your shoulder press strength.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Shoulder Press Machine

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment

Barbell Shoulder Press
Front Raise
Kettlebell Halo
Dumbbell Iron Cross
Kettlebell Angled Press
Cable Front Raise
Smith Machine Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Seesaw Press
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Barbell Front Raise
Incline Dumbbell Front Raise
Arnold Press
Cable Shoulder Press
Sliding Floor Pulldown
Battle Ropes
One Arm Cable Front Raise
Kettlebell Seesaw Press