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Machine Shoulder Press

The following information is to be used as a guideline only. If any of the exercises cause any pain or discomfort, stop the exercise immediately and consult your physician. We strongly encourage you to consult with a physician before participating in any physical activity.

Primary Muscles: Deltoids, Deltoids
Secondary Muscles: Triceps
Body Area: Shoulders
Modality Types: Machines
Equipment: Cybex Eagle Overhead Press (11010), Paramount SP-6200 Rotary Shoulder Press

Proper Steps

• Read "Getting Started" before beginning any exercise
• Read "Getting Started" before beginning any exercise
• sit in machine with upright posture and feet flat on floow
• grasp handles while keeping your shoulders and elbows in a strait line
• push the handles above your head to an almost locked elbow position
• return to starting position without letting weights touch the stack and perform over head motion again