FORM CHECK FRIDAY⁣ ⁣ Today, we have master coach Melissa @betteroffdeadlifting demonstrating the smith machine seated shoulder press ⁣ ⁣ It is a terrific option to target the anterior and medial delts (shoulders).⁣ ⁣ ⁣ THE SETUP:⁣ 1️⃣ Sit on a flat bench with minimal space between you and the bar.⁣ 2️⃣ Sit upright with a straight neutral back and engaged core.⁣ 3️⃣ Position feet so that they are placed at a width that gives you maximum stability. I prefer a wide stance vs a narrow one.⁣ 4️⃣ For the grip, place hands on the bar just outside shoulders, elbows stacked under wrists with a vertical forearm. A vertical forearm is always going to give you the strongest pressing position.⁣ 5️⃣ Pack the neck as you drive up so the head moves out of the way allowing a straight bar path overhead.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ COMMON ERRORS:⁣ ❌ Incorrect grip width. Hands will typically be placed too narrow and inside of the elbows.⁣ ❌ Elbows flaring out flaring back.⁣ ❌ Sitting too far back from the bar. This can lead to overarching the back and ribs flaring out or a disengaged core.⁣ ❌ Pressing forward and up (this is also a sign you are seated too far away from the bar).⁣ ⁣ ⁣ CORRECTIONS:⁣ ✅ Place hands just outside shoulders and pick a width in which hands are stacked over elbows with vertical forearms. ⁣ ✅ Tuck elbows forward in line with the torso. This will also facilitate having wrists stacked over elbows throughout the lift.⁣ ✅ Sit upright and very close to the bar with a neutral spine and engaged core.⁣ ✅ Press straight overhead. Move your head back to allow the bar to pass and finish directly overhead.⁣ ⁣ Select a working weight that allows for a good range of motion in which you can lower the bar to at least chin height.⁣ ⁣ If using a slanted smith machine, set it up so that you are pressing against the angle. In other words, the bar will travel back as you press overhead.⁣ ⁣ Spot the difference? Small fixes make a big difference!⁣ ⁣ Happy lifting and happy Friday #twwbabes ! 🏋️‍♂️⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #twwbabes #workoutsforwomen #weightloss #weightlossjourney #bodypositivity #bodyconfience #workoutvideos #getinshape #workoutcommunity