Leverage Shoulder Press
How to do the Leverage Shoulder Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Triceps
Machine
How to do the Leverage Shoulder Press
- 1
Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the top of the shoulders at the beginning of the motion. Your chest and head should be up and handles held with a pronated grip. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Press the handles upward by extending through the elbow.
- 3
After a brief pause at the top, return the weight to just above the start position, keeping tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete.
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Where the Leverage Shoulder Press fits
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Leverage Shoulder Press: common questions
What muscles does the Leverage Shoulder Press work?
The Leverage Shoulder Press primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Leverage Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Leverage Shoulder Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Leverage Shoulder Press?
To do the Leverage Shoulder Press you'll need a weight machine.
Is the Leverage Shoulder Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Leverage Shoulder Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Leverage Shoulder Press with correct form?
Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the top of the shoulders at the beginning of the motion. Your chest and head should be up and handles held with a pronated grip. This will be your starting position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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