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Push variant 2

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Shoulders

Smith machine shoulder press

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.