Smith Seated Shoulder Press

Smith Seated Shoulder Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the bench under the Smith machine with the bar adjusted to shoulder level
  • 2Lift the bar with your shoulders, fully extending your arms
  • 3Lower the bar back to the starting position in a controlled fashion
  • 4Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise
  • 5Repeat this process as many times as set in repetition

Tips:

  • Do not arch your back during the press
  • Avoid locking your elbows when fully extending the arms
  • Breathe out during the upward movement and breathe in during the downward movement
  • For better focus, you can look ahead rather than down

Smith Seated Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs