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Front Smith Shoulder Press

Smith-machine shoulder press with the bar traveling in front of the head on a fixed path.

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Front Smith Shoulder Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsChest

Equipment

Smith Machine

Sets × reps

4 × 10

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit under the Smith machine bar with your back supported and the bar starting around upper-chest height.
  2. 02Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width and keep your feet planted.
  3. 03Press the bar upward until your arms are almost straight.
  4. 04Keep your core braced and avoid shrugging your shoulders at the top.
  5. 05Lower the bar slowly back toward the upper chest before the next rep.

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