Smith Machine Overhead Press
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Traps
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Movement pattern
- Vertical Push
Steps
- 1 Sit on a bench positioned inside a Smith machine with your back supported and the barbell resting on the safety catches at shoulder height.
- 2 Grasp the barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip, then unrack it by rotating the bar.
- 3 Press the barbell straight overhead until your arms are fully extended, keeping your back against the bench.
- 4 Slowly lower the barbell back down to shoulder height, maintaining control throughout the movement.
