Smith Standing Shoulder Press

Smith Standing Shoulder Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand under the bar with your feet shoulder-width apart
  • 2Unrack the bar with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart
  • 3Push the bar up until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Lower the bar down to your chest

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the exercise
  • Use a full range of motion to involve as many muscles as possible
  • Don't bounce the bar off your chest
  • Control the weight during the entire movement

Smith Standing Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs