Machine Shoulder (Military) Press

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

shoulders

Secondary Muscles:

triceps

Exercise Demonstration

Demonstration of Machine Shoulder (Military) Press exercise showing proper form and technique Alternative demonstration of Machine Shoulder (Military) Press exercise

Description:

Sit down on the Shoulder Press Machine and select the weight. Grab the handles to your sides as you keep the elbows bent and in line with your torso. This will be your starting position. Now lift the handles as you exhale and you extend the arms fully. At the top of the position make sure that you hold the contraction for a second. Lower the handles slowly back to the starting position as you inhale. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: machine
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound