- Main muscle
- Front Delt
- Also works
- Middle Delt, Triceps
- Equipment
- Smith machine
How to do it
- Set a bench under the Smith bar and sit so the bar comes down just in front of your face.
- Unrack the bar and lower it to about chin height.
- Press it straight up until your arms are straight, then lower with control.
Common mistakes
- Sitting too far back so the bar hits your face or nose.
- Bouncing the bar off the bottom.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Smith Machine Shoulder Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.