Shoulder Press Machine
The Shoulder Press Machine primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
Press the handles overhead while seated in the machine.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Vertical Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
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, Triceps (Long Head).
Alternative Exercises
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