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Smith Machine Shoulder Press
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Smith Machine Shoulder Press is a resistance exercise targeting Shoulders (Deltoids) using Smith Machine.
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How to perform it
- Position an adjustable bench under the Smith machine and set it to a vertical position. Adjust the barbell to your shoulder height.
- Sit on the bench with your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and press it upward until your arms are fully extended above your head.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder height with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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