Incline Shoulder Press Machine
a.k.a. Hammerstrength Shoulder Press
Differentiation: Mechanics
This variation of a Seated Shoulder Press is unique. Here is how: you use an Incline Shoulder Press Machine | instead of dumbbells or an Olympic bar. Using a machine eliminates the need to balance any weight, (like you would need to do when performing a dumbbell shoulder press). Not focussing on balancing allows you to intently focus on maximizing each contraction in your shoulders. Maximizing contraction increases the overall size of your shoulders. You also perform this exercise at an incline angle. This angle engages your rear deltoids | as well as your front deltoids.
Starting Position
To get into starting position, do this...
1) Locate a Shoulder Press Machine.
2) Load plates on the machine.
3) Adjust the seat height, if needed.
4) Sit facing outward on the bench of the shoulder press machine
5) Your head and body should be straight
6) Place your feet flat on the floor, spread wide apart.
7) Grasp the handles - with your palms facing forward.
8) Your upper and lower arms should form a 60-degree angle.
Main Mechanics
Once in starting position, do this...
1) This is the starting position.
2) Exhale while pushing the handles upward
3) ...until your arms are fully extended and pointed overhead.
4) This is the ending position.
5) Hold this position for a count of one second.
6) Then, inhale while gradually lowering the handles
7) ...until your upper and lower arms make a 90-degree angle.
8) Immediately push the handles up again.
9) Repeat reps for a full set.
Proper Form
Pay special attention to following proper form by...
It's important to maintain a slight bend in your elbows as you reach the highest point.
Do not let the weight slam back onto the stack.
Gear Advice
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Tip
Do not lock out every single rep, otherwise you will become tired too easily. When extending your arms up, focus most of the stress on your elbows.