Smith Shoulder Press

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Instructions Preparation Sit on bench with bar positioned in front of shoulders. Grasp bar with wide overhand grip. Disengage bar by rotating bar back. Execution Press bar upward until arms are extended overhead. Lower bar to front of shoulders and repeat. Comments Pull head back slightly so bar does not head. Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide.

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Muscles Target Deltoid, Anterior Synergists Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Triceps Brachii Deltoid, Lateral Trapezius, Middle Trapezius, Lower Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations Dynamic Stabilizers Triceps, Long Head Biceps Brachii Stabilizers Trapezius, Upper Levator Scapulae