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Smith Machine Shoulder Press

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Machine

Also known as: smith shoulder press, smith machine press

Log it by text

Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log smith_machine_shoulder_press 3x10@45
also valid: /log smith-machine-shoulder-press 3x10@45 · /log smith machine shoulder press 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log smith_machine_shoulder_press 3x10
also valid: /log smith-machine-shoulder-press 3x10 · /log smith machine shoulder press 3x10
Reps
/log smith_machine_shoulder_press 20
also valid: /log smith-machine-shoulder-press 20 · /log smith machine shoulder press 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Smith Machine Shoulder Press demonstration animation
Demo: Smith Shoulder Press — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 DeltsTricepsUpper Back🛠 Smith Machine
  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the smith machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Lift the bar off the rack and position it at shoulder level, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  4. Press the bar upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to shoulder level.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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