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Seated shoulder press (machine)

Works the front delts, side delts. Equipment: Shoulder-press machine.

Seated shoulder press (machine), start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Seated shoulder press (machine), end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Sit tall, handles at ear height.
  2. 02Press up to straight arms without slamming the elbows.
  3. 03Lower under control.

Common mistake

Arching the low back to push.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.