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SMITH MACHINE SHOULDER PRESS

Custom Training: Smith Machine Shoulder Press. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Set a near-upright bench beneath the Smith bar so it travels in front of the face; set the safeties before starting.

  2. 2

    Press overhead through a comfortable range while keeping the ribs controlled.

  3. 3

    Lower the resistance back to shoulder height with control.

THE STANDARD

Custom Training: Smith Machine Shoulder Press. One controlled movement out and back counts as one repetition. Train both sides equally for unilateral variants.

COACHING CUES

Keep the load balanced over the body instead of leaning backward.Record the displayed resistance or added plates consistently; pulley ratios and starting resistance differ between machines.

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Finishing the press by overextending the lower back.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan

CUSTOM TRAINING ONLY

EQUIPMENT

MachineBench