Machine shoulder press
A compound exercise for the front delts, with help from the triceps, side delts. Equipment: shoulder press machine.
Orbit
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WorksFront deltsTricepsSide delts
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How to do it
- Setup: Handles start at shoulder height.
- Back against the pad
- Press smoothly
- Control the return
Muscles worked
Equipment
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