Leverage Shoulder Press

Shoulders

Leverage Shoulder Press

LevelBeginner EquipmentMachine MechanicCompound ForcePush

A seated machine overhead press that works the shoulders.

Strength

Primary musclesShoulders

Secondary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 19 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.3 kcal/min

Estimate range 14–24 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked8 %

Effort during a set4.9 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Adjust the seat so the handles are at shoulder height.
2Sit with your back against the pad and grip the handles.

How to perform

1Press the handles upward until your arms are nearly straight.
2Squeeze your shoulders at the top.
3Lower slowly to shoulder height.
4Keep your back against the pad.