The Shoulder Press Machine, sometimes called the “Military Press Machine,” is a staple in gyms and fitness centres worldwide. It is an excellent exercise for building the front and side deltoid muscles. Machine presses have advantages over free-weight presses, providing better stability and safety.

Let’s take a look at our detailed comparison between the military press vs overhead press and see which one is more suitable for you and your fitness level.

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The standing military press is a basic exercise that only requires a barbell. Here's how to perform this movement to get the most muscle building potential.

We're going back to the basics with a sequence that will make you SWEAT.

A halfway progression between strict shoulder pressing overhead and holding is the kettlebell shoulder push press. I recommend all beginners start with the push press before moving on to the strict overhead kb shoulder press later. The kettlebell push press involves using the legs and hips slightly just to get the kettlebell out of the sticking point when it’s held in the racked position at the chest.

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