Machine Shoulder Press
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PrimarySecondaryTertiary
Muscles worked
ShouldersPrimary · 100%
TricepsSecondary · 50%
Equipment
Shoulder Press Machine
How to log the weight
Stack pin
Log the number where you set the pin on the stack.
Recovery window
~54h for the primary movers
Shoulders~54h
Triceps~54h
Programming notes
Machine Shoulder Press is driven by the shoulders, with triceps assisting. Give the primary movers roughly 54 hours before loading them hard again. In the same session it pairs cleanly with Barbell Bench Press, whose primary movers don't overlap with anything this exercise works.
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