Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Seated Plate Loaded Shoulder Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Anterior deltoid |
| Also | Lateral deltoid, Triceps brachii |
Setup
The plate-loaded arms let you press heavy along a stable path.
How to do it well
- Set the seat so the handles start at shoulder height
- Press overhead
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Setting the seat too low
- Cutting the range short
Similar exercises
- Arnold Press
- Cable Front Raise
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Seated Barbell Overhead Press
- Seated Dumbbell Press
- Smith Machine Shoulder Press
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.