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Smith Standing Military Press

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Upper Back

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Smith Machine

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Smith Standing Military Press is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Upper Back.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.

2

Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

3

Lift the barbell off the rack and bring it down to shoulder level, with your palms facing forward.

4

Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.

5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to shoulder level.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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