Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press
Build upper-body strength with the Smith-Machine Standing Military Press. Safe, controlled, and effective for targeting your shoulders & triceps.
The Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and back. You'll need: smith machine or weight plates.
Required Equipment
Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press Variations and Alternatives
Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press FAQs
What muscles does the Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press work?
The Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps and back. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press?
Smith machine or weight plates.
Is the Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Smith-Machine Standing Military-Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Seated Overhead Behind-Neck Press, Barbell Seated Military-Press, Barbell Standing Close-Grip Military-Press and Barbell Standing Military-Press.
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