Lever seated shoulder press
The lever seated shoulder press is a machine-based exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing the handles upward while seated, providing a controlled movement that minimizes the risk of injury and isolates the shoulder muscles effectively.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your back flat against the seat.
- Do not lock out your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Control the movement on the way down.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe arthritis
Also known as
Pressa spalle su macchina a leve, lever shoulder press, machine shoulder press, shoulder press machine