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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Shoulder Press Machine

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Trapezius

Exercise Description

The shoulder press machine builds strong, defined shoulders while keeping your back supported. Perfect for beginners who want to press heavy without worrying about balance.

How To

1. Sit on the shoulder press machine with your back flat against the pad and feet firmly on the ground. 2. Grab the handles with an overhand grip, positioning your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 3. Press the handles straight up above your head until your arms are fully extended but not locked out. 4. Slowly lower the weight back down until your elbows reach about 90 degrees or slightly below ear level. 5. Repeat the shoulder press machine movement for your desired reps, keeping control throughout the entire range of motion.

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight and back pressed against the pad throughout the entire shoulder press machine movement. • Don't lock out your elbows at the top - keep a slight bend to protect your joints. • Lower the weight slowly and controlled - don't let it drop or bounce at the bottom. • Keep your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms during the shoulder press machine exercise.

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back off the pad to lift heavier weight - this puts your spine at risk during shoulder press machine workouts. • Pressing the weight too far forward instead of straight up overhead. • Using your legs to help push the weight up instead of isolating your shoulder muscles in the shoulder press machine.

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