Exercise Lab

Bench Shoulder Press

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Equipment

  • Torque F5

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Shoulder strength.

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Description

  • Set doors narrow, adjust seat pad to lower incline position and bench to lowest position, adjust swivel pulleys to lowest position (#17) and set resistance.
  • Sit in bench facing away from machine, grasp handles with palms facing out and bring handles just above shoulder height with elbows bent.
  • With back pressed against back pad, slowly extend arms overhead without locking elbows; return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Keep your shoulders and head against the bench.

Mistakes

  • Dropping your chin towards your chest.