Illustration of shoulder exercise using a smith machine.Great shoulder exercises you can do using a smith machine. Here are a list of effective shoulder exercises you can perform using a smith machine. These exercises targets all parts of your shoulder muscles. 

 

Seated Shoulder Press - Smith Machine

Smith Machine Shoulder Exercises
Position body so bar is in front and sit in good body alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight). Grip bar so hands remain over elbow joints during exercise. Just before execution, rotate bar to release from latch and press (palms forward) over head, with elbows bent and upper arms vertical. In a controlled motion, lower bar toward chest, bending elbows as far as possible without compromising form. Hands should be over the elbow joints. While maintaining the controlled motion, press to starting position. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition.

Smith Machine Upright Row

Smith Machine Shoulder Exercises

Smith Machine Upright Row

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Traps
Other Muscles Worked: Biceps, Shoulders
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: Compound

Smith Machine Shrug

Smith Machine Shoulder Exercises

Smith Machine Shrug

Exercise Data
Main Muscle Worked: Traps
Other Muscles Worked: None
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: Isolation