| Other articles in this series looked at a number of | | | | shoulder press. |
| exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a | | | | MUSCLES TARGETED: anterior deltoid, medial deltoid |
| comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes | | | | STARTING POSITION |
| we take things for granted, especially when it comes | | | | Sit down and lean back to assume good contact. |
| to performing the basic exercises that constitute the | | | | Grasp the handles with a closed pronated grip. |
| core of most bodybuilders' training regimes. | | | | Align handles with the top of the shoulders. |
| It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the | | | | UPWARD MOVEMENT |
| processes involved in actually doing these exercises. | | | | Push the handles upwards until the elbows are fully |
| This will help beginners to start out using the correct | | | | extended. |
| techniques before moving on to potentially more | | | | Do not arch the lower back or lock the elbows. |
| dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more | | | | DOWNWARD MOVEMENT |
| experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults | | | | Allow the elbows to slowly flex to lower the handles |
| that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, | | | | to the starting position. |
| all the better. | | | | Repeat or finish set. |
| In this article we'll take a close look at the machine | | | | |