What muscles does Overhead Press (Smith Machine) work?

Overhead Press (Smith Machine) primarily works the Front Delts, Side Delts. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps Lateral Head, Upper Traps, Serratus.

What equipment do I need for Overhead Press (Smith Machine)?

Overhead Press (Smith Machine) uses Smith Machine. You can track your sets, reps and progress for this exercise in the FitNotes X app.

How do I perform Overhead Press (Smith Machine) with correct form?

1. Position bench or stand under bar 2. Grip just outside shoulder width 3. Unrack and press overhead 4. Full lockout at top 5. Lower to shoulder level

Is Overhead Press (Smith Machine) a shoulders exercise?

Yes, Overhead Press (Smith Machine) is categorized under Shoulders in the FitNotes X exercise library. Browse more shoulders exercises at https://fitnotesx.com/exercises/?cat=Shoulders.

Overhead Press (Smith Machine)

Shoulder press on guided Smith machine.

Technique

Position bench or stand under bar
Grip just outside shoulder width
Unrack and press overhead
Full lockout at top
Lower to shoulder level
Fixed path reduces stabilization
Re-rack carefully

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