Shoulders exercise

Machine Shoulder Press

How to do the Machine Shoulder Press with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Assume a seated position in the machine with the handles set at roughly shoulder height. Grab the handles with a pronated or neutral grip. Inhale and press directly overhead. Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play
Illustration showing the Machine Shoulder Press
Targets

Muscles worked

Shoulders muscle Shoulders Primary Triceps muscle Triceps Secondary Trapezius muscle Trapezius Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Shoulder press machine Shoulder press machine
Technique

How to do the Machine Shoulder Press

  1. 1 Assume a seated position in the machine with the handles set at roughly shoulder height.
  2. 2 Grab the handles with a pronated or neutral grip.
  3. 3 Inhale and press directly overhead.
  4. 4 Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.