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machine vertical push Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
Primary Muscles: anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid
Secondary Stabilisers: triceps
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
90s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Adjust the seat so the handles begin at jaw or ear height.
- Use the neutral grip handles if your shoulders feel pinched with a wide pronated grip.
- Press smoothly to just shy of full lockout and control the lowering phase.