Smith Machine Overhead Press

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Movement pattern

Vertical push

Equipment

Smith machine

Main muscles

Deltoid (anterior part), Deltoid (lateral part)

Also works

Pectoralis major (clavicular head), Serratus anterior, Triceps brachii (lateral head), Triceps brachii (long head), Triceps brachii (medial head), Trapezius (upper fibres)

Stabilisers

Erector spinae, External abdominal oblique, Infraspinatus, Internal abdominal oblique, Rectus abdominis, Subscapularis, Supraspinatus, Teres minor, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Shoulders

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound, push

Load

External load

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Shoulder: moderate

Related exercises

Belongs to: Barbell Overhead Press

Alternatives: Barbell Overhead Press

Variation of: Barbell Overhead Press

Other names

Spanish: Prensa Smith

Liftosaur: Shoulder Press, Smith Machine · wger: Smith Press

Also called: Military Press (Smith Machine), Shoulder Press (Smith Machine), Smith Machine Military Press, Smith Machine Strict Press, Strict Press (Smith Machine)

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