Smith Standing Behind Head Military Press

Coaching cues

• Adjust the seat height of the smith machine so that the bar is at shoulder level.
• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent.
• Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
• Lift the bar off the rack and step back, maintaining a stable stance.
• Position the bar behind your head, resting on your upper traps.
• Keep your core engaged and your chest lifted throughout the exercise.
• Press the bar overhead by extending your arms, fully straightening them.
• Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the bar back down to the starting position.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.