Exercise technique

lever shoulder press v. 2

The lever shoulder press v. 2 is a machine-based exercise targeting the deltoid muscles, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and chest. It is performed seated on a leverage machine, pressing handles upward and forward to work the shoulders.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
  3. Grasp the handles of the machine with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Push the handles upward and forward until your arms are fully extended, but not locked.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Chest.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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