Machine Shoulder (Military) Press

Strength · Beginner · Shoulders

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Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Machine
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Shoulders

Also works: Triceps

How to do itMachine Shoulder (Military) Press

  1. 1Sit down on the Shoulder Press Machine and select the weight.
  2. 2Grab the handles to your sides as you keep the elbows bent and in line with your torso. This will be your starting position.
  3. 3Now lift the handles as you exhale and you extend the arms fully. At the top of the position make sure that you hold the contraction for a second.
  4. 4Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position as you inhale.
  5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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