ShouldersBeginner
Machine Shoulder Press
How to do it
- 1
Adjust the seat so the handles start at shoulder height.
- 2
Sit with your back flat against the pad.
- 3
Press the handles overhead until your arms are nearly straight.
- 4
Lower under control to the starting position.
Common mistakes
- Seat too low, starting the movement below the shoulders.
- Letting the plates bounce.
Tips
- A stable option to push close to failure safely.
- Keep your wrists straight, not bent back.