Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Smith Machine 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
Position the seat so the fixed bar path passes just in front of the face.
How to do it well
- Set a bench so the bar tracks over the shoulders
- Press up along the track
- Lower to the collarbone
Common mistakes
- Bench positioned so the bar is in front
- Overarching the back
Similar exercises
- Arnold Press
- Cable Front Raise
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Seated Barbell Overhead Press
- Seated Dumbbell Press
- Seated Plate Loaded 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.