Machine Shoulder Press
The Machine Shoulder Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head) and stabilizer support from the Serratus Anterior. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
Seated machine shoulder press with guided path.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Vertical Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Medial Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Primary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Lateral Head) (triceps)
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Medial Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Instructions
- Preparation: Stand or sit with upright posture. Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Press weight overhead until arms are fully extended. Lower weight back to shoulder level under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head).
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