Lever Shoulder Press

Instructions

Preparation

Set facing machine. Grasp bar with overhand grip.

Execution

Press lever until arms are extended overhead. Lower and repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

  

   

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper), Upper Pecs)

  

   
• Triceps, Long Head (Arm (Rear), Triceps)

  

   
• Deltoid, Lateral (Shoulder (Side), Side Delts)

  

   

• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   

• Trapezius, Lower (Back (Middle), Lower Traps)

  

   
• Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations (Serratus Magnus, Boxer's Muscle)

   

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Triceps, Long Head (Arm (Rear), Triceps)

  

   
• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

• Trapezius, Upper (Shoulder (Upper), Upper Traps)

  

   
• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))