Leverage Shoulder Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using a machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Leverage Shoulder Press
- Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the top of the shoulders at the beginning of the motion. Your chest and head should be up and handles held with a pronated grip. This will be your starting position.
- Press the handles upward by extending through the elbow.
- After a brief pause at the top, return the weight to just above the start position, keeping tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete.
Muscles Worked
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Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
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Cable Shoulder Press
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Seated Cable Shoulder Press
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Smith Machine Overhead Shoulder Press
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Barbell Shoulder Press
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Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
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Anti-Gravity Press
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do leverage shoulder press work?
Leverage Shoulder Press primarily works the shoulders. The triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for leverage shoulder press?
Leverage Shoulder Press uses machines.
Leverage Shoulder Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Leverage Shoulder Press is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of leverage shoulder press?
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press, Cable Shoulder Press, Seated Cable Shoulder Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my leverage shoulder press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; leverage shoulder press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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