Exercise The Right Way - The Machine Shoulder Press
by Rick
Mitchell
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Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly
from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building
program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to
performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most
bodybuilders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to
describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these
exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct
techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights.
If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little
faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the
better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the machine
shoulder press.
MUSCLES TARGETED: anterior deltoid, medial
deltoid
STARTING POSITION
Sit down and lean back to assume
good contact.
Grasp the handles with a closed pronated grip.
Align
handles with the top of the shoulders.
UPWARD MOVEMENT
Push
the handles upwards until the elbows are fully extended.
Do not arch
the lower back or lock the elbows.
DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
Allow
the elbows to slowly flex to lower the handles to the starting
position.
Repeat or finish set.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Rick Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website
that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of
bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding
Advice to learn more about the issues covered in this
article.
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