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Front delts · Beginner

Machine shoulder press

Gym3 × 8–12Shoulder press machine

How to do it

  1. Handles at shoulder height
  2. Press up without locking out hard
  3. Lower under control

Common mistake: Arching the lower back off the pad.

Also works: Triceps

Swap: Dumbbell overhead press

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