Exercise
Machine Shoulder (Military) Press
Also known as: machine shoulder press, machine military press, shoulder press machine, seated machine overhead press
Machine Shoulder (Military) Press is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: triceps lateral head, triceps long head, traps and middle chest. Equipment: machine.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Sit down on the Shoulder Press Machine and select the weight.
- Grab the handles to your sides as you keep the elbows bent and in line with your torso. This will be your starting position.
- 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.
- Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Used in these programs
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Alternatives with other equipment
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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Standing Military Press
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Alternating Kettlebell Press
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Shoulder Press - With Bands
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Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
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Handstand Push-Ups
Bodyweight
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