Machine Shoulder Press

Adjust the seat so the handles sit around shoulder height. Sit with the back on the pad and feet planted.

Press the handles overhead to nearly extended elbows, then return under control to shoulder height.

• Handles level with the shoulders at the start
• Back stays against the pad
• Even tempo up and down

• Seat too low, forcing an awkward start
• Cutting the range short
• Pushing the head forward

• Single-arm machine press
• Neutral-grip machine press

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