Selectorised machine

Shoulder Press

A seated pressing machine that guides the handles overhead. It gives the shoulders a stable pressing path while the back pad supports the torso.
All equipment guides
01
Start position
02
Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The resistance travels up and down.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Front deltoid
Supporting
Triceps · Upper chest · Side deltoid
PRIMARY
Front deltoid
SUPPORTING
Triceps · Upper chest · Side deltoid

How to set it up

1
Set the seat so the handles begin around shoulder height.
2
Sit with the back supported and feet planted on the floor.
3
Choose a load that lets the first repetition move smoothly.

How the movement works

1
Press the handles upward until the arms are extended without forcing the elbows into a hard lock.
2
Lower the handles with control until they return beside the shoulders.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

SelfMate remembers previous values and keeps this movement in the same private history as the rest of your training.
Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
Your next session

Understand the movement. Keep the record.

Use the guide here, then open SelfMate beside the equipment when you are ready to record the work.
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