Recreation Services: Fitness Exercise Orientation
Shoulder Press
Exercise Description: Muscles Exercised - Deltoid,
Upper Trapezius.
Exercise Joint Motion
Shoulder flexion (+) and extension (-)
Elbow extension (+) and flexion (-)
Alignment and Positioning
- Select the appropriate weight.
- Sit with your back flat against the pad.
- Adjust the seat so the handles are positioned at shoulder level.
- Your head should be against the pad and your low back should
have its natural curve.
Technique and Form
- Grasp either of the handles.
- The handles that point forward emphasize the anterior deltoid
and reduce stress on the rotator cuff.
- Lift the handles by extending your elbows and flexing your shoulders
and push the bar overhead.
- Slowly return the handles back to the start position.
- Begin the second repetition before the weight plates touch.
Additional Tips
- Keep your back straight and maintain the normal curve in the
low back.
- Keep your head looking forward.
Do not arch or twist your back while lifting weights overhead.
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