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Leverage Shoulder Press

Leverage Shoulder Press is a beginner compound machine exercise that mainly works your shoulders, with help from your triceps.

💪 Shoulders🏋️ Machine📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Leverage Shoulder Press: starting position
Starting position
Leverage Shoulder Press: end position
End position

How to do the leverage shoulder press

  1. 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.
  2. Press the handles upward by extending through the elbow.
  3. 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

Primary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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Leverage Shoulder Press alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the leverage shoulder press work?

It mainly works your shoulders; your triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of leverage shoulder press should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the leverage shoulder press good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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