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Smith Machine Seated Overhead Press
- Main muscle
- Front Delts
- Muscle group
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Smith machine
How to do it
- 1Sit on a bench positioned under the bar with back support.
- 2Unrack the bar and hold it at shoulder height.
- 3Press the bar straight up until your arms are extended.
- 4Avoid arching your lower back as you press.
- 5Lower the bar back to shoulder height under control.
Coaching cues
- Press straight up
- Keep your ribs down
- Control the lowering
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