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Seated Shoulder Press - Smith Machine

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  Position body so bar is in front and sit in good body alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight). Grip bar so hands remain over elbow joints during exercise. Just before execution, rotate bar to release from latch and press (palms forward) over head, with elbows bent and upper arms vertical. In a controlled motion, lower bar toward chest, bending elbows as far as possible without compromising form. Hands should be over the elbow joints. While maintaining the controlled motion, press to starting position. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition.

Here are a few suggested alternative exercises:

  • Ball Dumbbell Front Raise
  • Ball Dumbbell Overhead Press
  • Ball Prone Reverse Fly
  • Band Front Raise
  • Band Lat Raise
  • Band Reverse Flys
  • Band Shoulder Press
  • Band Upright Row
  • Dumbbell Front Raise
  • Dumbbell Lat Raise
  • Dumbbell Rear Delt
  • Dumbbell Upright Row
  • Rear Delt Fly - Machine
  • Seated Arnold Press - Dumbbell
  • Seated Dumbbell Press
  • Seated Rear Delt Row - Machine
  • Seated Shoulder Cable Press
  • Shoulder Cable Press
  • PowerBlock Dumbbells