Shoulders
Smith machine
Smith machine shoulder press
Smith machine overhead press.
Setup
Place bench with steep backrest centrally under the bar.
Sit so the bar path is over the upper chest/shoulder line.
Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width with an overhand grip.
Chest up, shoulder blades stable, core tight.
Unrack the bar and bring it into position at shoulder/upper chest level.
Execution
Press the bar up under control until your arms are almost straight.
Move straight up, do not lock your elbows.
Hold briefly at the top, keep shoulders relaxed.
Slowly lower to upper chest or shoulder height.
Breathing: Exhale when pressing, inhale when lowering.
