Machine Shoulder Press
Machine shoulder press with back support. Safe and effective. It works mainly the front deltoid, with help from the lateral deltoid and triceps.
Flawless ranks it by lifetime volume: Gold, the third of eight ranks, starts at 25,000 kg.
How to do Machine Shoulder Press
- Set the seat so the handles start at about shoulder height, then sit with the back against the pad and take the handles.
- Press the handles up until the arms are straight, exhaling on the way up.
- Lower with control until the hands are back at shoulder height; don't let the weight stack touch down between reps.
- Keep the back on the pad and the shoulders down; the machine fixes the path, so all you control is the speed.
These are the same steps you see in the exercise guide in the Flawless app.
Muscles worked
| Role | Muscle | Anatomical name |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Front deltoid | Deltoideus anterior |
| Secondary | Lateral deltoid | Deltoideus medialis |
| Secondary | Triceps | Triceps brachii |
Muscle data from StrengthLog.
Why do it
- Overhead strength with the whole body braced
- Round, full front delts
- Honest measure of upper-body strength
How Flawless ranks Machine Shoulder Press
| Rank | Total volume |
|---|---|
| Bronze | start |
| Silver | 5,000 kg |
| Gold | 25,000 kg |
| Platinum | 50,000 kg |
| Diamond | 100,000 kg |
| Obsidian | 150,000 kg |
| Painite | 250,000 kg |
| Antimatter | 1,000,000 kg |
Flawless ranks Machine Shoulder Press by lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. The ladder is the same for everyone, because it measures work done rather than strength relative to bodyweight. The rank updates after every workout.
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Questions
What muscles does Machine Shoulder Press work?
It works mainly the front deltoid, with help from the lateral deltoid and triceps.
How do you do Machine Shoulder Press?
Set the seat so the handles start at about shoulder height, then sit with the back against the pad and take the handles. Press the handles up until the arms are straight, exhaling on the way up. Lower with control until the hands are back at shoulder height; don't let the weight stack touch down between reps. Keep the back on the pad and the shoulders down; the machine fixes the path, so all you control is the speed.
How does Flawless rank Machine Shoulder Press?
By lifetime volume: the weight × reps of every set you have logged, added up. Gold starts at 25,000 kg and Diamond at 100,000 kg, the same for everyone.
Try it free
Free on Google Play and the App Store. The whole log is free; PRO is optional.