Smith Shoulder Press
Expert Advice
Focus on a full range of motion to fully activate the shoulder muscles, and avoid locking your elbows at the top.
How-to-do Steps
- Set the bar on the Smith machine just above shoulder height.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart under the bar.
- Grip the bar with a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip.
- Unrack the bar and lower it to your collarbone.
- Press the bar upwards until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows.
- Lower the bar slowly back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Shoulders40%
Secondary
Chest20%
Abs20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Smith machine
Exercise Type
Strength
