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Machine Shoulder Press

MachineCompoundEasy to learn
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Delts

Also triceps

You need

Machines

Shoulder press machine setup →
How to do itPicture · 3 steps
HandlesSeat
  1. 1Handles start at shoulder height
  2. 2Back flat against the pad
  3. 3Full range every rep

Most common mistake

Seat too high, cutting the bottom half.

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Research
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0/10 ratings
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Why research scores it 79
Target tension · 35%4/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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