Machine Shoulder Press

Danish: Skulderpres i maskine

Movement pattern

Vertical push

Equipment

Selectorised / plate-loaded machine

Main muscles

Deltoid (anterior part)

Also works

Deltoid (lateral part), Triceps brachii (lateral head), Triceps brachii (long head), Triceps brachii (medial head)

Stabilisers

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Muscle groups

Shoulders

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, push

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Shoulder: moderate

Related exercises

Alternatives: Arnold Press, Barbell Overhead Press, Push Press, Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Opposing movement: Machine Lat Pulldown, Chest-Supported Machine Row, Machine T-Bar Row

Other names

German: Schultermaschine · Spanish: Press de hombro con maquina · French: Développé à la machine sur plat

Liftosaur: Shoulder Press, Leverage Machine · wger: Flat Machine Press, Shoulder Press, on Machine

Also called: Machine Military Press, Machine Overhead Press, Machine Strict Press, Military Press (Machine), Overhead Press (Machine), Seated Machine Military Press, Seated Machine Overhead Press, Seated Machine Press, Seated Machine Shoulder Press, Seated Machine Strict Press, Seated Overhead Press (Machine), Shoulder Press (Machine)…

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