Smith Machine Shoulder Press

Starting position

• Bench with an upright backrest under the Smith machine, bar in front of the face.
• Grip just shoulder-width, unhook the bar.

Execution

• Press the bar up until the arms are almost straight.
• Lower under control to chin height.
• At the end, hook the bar back in.

Common mistakes

• Bench misaligned.
• Arched back.
• Overextending the elbows.