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Animated demo of Smith Shoulder Press targeting Delts
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Smith Shoulder Press

An exercise for the Shoulders - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partShoulders Target muscleDelts EquipmentSmith Machine

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Delts (primary)TricepsUpper Back

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