Smith standing behind head military press
The Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press is a shoulder exercise performed using a Smith machine. The exercise targets the deltoid muscles and involves pressing the barbell from behind the head to an overhead position.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Do not lower the bar too far behind your head to avoid shoulder strain.
- Use a controlled motion throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- neck pain
Also known as
Pressa militare dietro la testa alla smith machine, shoulder press, smith machine shoulder press