Smith machine seated behind neck press

Shoulders

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How to perform

Set the Smith machine bar to shoulder level. Sit with a straight back and feet flat. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms forward. Unrack the bar. Lower the bar slowly behind your head to just above your shoulders. Press the bar back up, extending arms without locking elbows. Repeat.

Tips

Maintain a straight back and engage your core. Avoid lowering the bar past a 90-degree elbow angle. Use a controlled tempo and start with a lighter weight. Exhale on the press, inhale on the lower.

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