Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press
The Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. You'll need: exercise bench and smith machine.
Required Equipment
Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
How to do the Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press
Position a flat exercise bench underneath the Smith machine bar and sit down with your feet flat on the floor.
Grip the barbell with one hand using a neutral grip just outside shoulder width, and unrack the bar.
Inhale deeply, keep your core engaged, and press the bar straight up overhead until your arm is fully extended.
Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the bar back down to shoulder level in a controlled motion.
Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press FAQs
What muscles does the Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press work?
The Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press?
Exercise bench and smith machine.
What workout day should the Smith-Machine Seated Single-Arm Neutral-Grip Shoulder Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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