shoulders
Smith machine overhead press
Shoulder pressing strength on a guided bar.
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How to do it
- Set the bar at shoulder height and sit or stand under it.
- Grip just outside shoulder-width and unrack.
- Press the bar overhead to lockout.
- Lower under control back to your shoulders.
Beginner tips
- Brace your core before each rep.
- Do not over-arch your lower back.
- Keep the press path straight on the guided bar.
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