# Overhead Press (Smith Machine)

> A seated Smith machine shoulder press that builds your front delts and triceps.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/smith-machine-overhead-press/
Type: Smith machine · Push
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/overhead-press-smith-machine/e13c319a5db6db33.mp4

## How to do it

1. Set the bench so your back is supported and sit with the bar at the top of your chest.
2. Place your hands so your wrists stack over your elbows.
3. Press the bar up to nearly straight arms.
4. Lower it under control back to the top of your chest.

## Key cues

- Back against the pad
- Elbows a little in front
- Wrists stacked over elbows
- Press to nearly straight arms

## Common mistakes

- Flaring your elbows straight out to the sides
- Letting your wrists bend back
- Lifting your back off the pad
- Locking your elbows out hard at the top

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Front delts
- Secondary: Triceps and side delts

## Equipment

Smith machine and bench.

## Variations

- [Overhead Press (Barbell)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/overhead-press/)
- [Overhead Press (Dumbbell)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/dumbbell-shoulder-press/)
- [Overhead Press (Kettlebell)](https://fitnessie.app/exercises/kettlebell-overhead-press/)

## References

- [StrengthLog: Seated Smith Machine Shoulder Press](https://www.strengthlog.com/seated-smith-machine-shoulder-press/)
- [ACE: Seated Shoulder Press](https://www.acefitness.org/resources/everyone/exercise-library/186/seated-shoulder-press/)