Single Arm Reverse Machine Shoulder Press

How To Do A Single Arm Reverse Machine Shoulder Press Correctly

The Single Arm Reverse Machine Shoulder Press is an exercise that targets each shoulder independently to balance out any muscle imbalances.

I also like to complete a single arm shoulder press as an activation exercise before I hit the shoulders with a compound exercise.

I prefer facing the back pad, as the range of motion is more vertical than when you face out.

By facing out, it pulls in the chest muscles as the range of motion is not as vertical as the range of motion when facing the back pad.

This places more emphasis on the shoulders, and less emphasis on the chest.

To get started:

1. Sit down on the shoulder press machine seat, and grab one handle with a palms facing out grip.
2. Contract your shoulder by extending your arm up.
3. Then under control, slowly lower the weight by bending your elbow.
4. Complete all reps with one side, then repeat with the opposite arm.

Primary Muscles Worked

 Other Shoulder Press Variations

• Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press
• Shoulder Press Push Up
• Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
• Seated Machine Shoulder Press
• Isometric Single Arm Machine Shoulder Press