Lever Shoulder Press V. 2
Also known as: machine shoulder press v. 2, machine shoulder press
Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 is a step up once the basics feel easy, using a fixed machine groove to deliver round, durable shoulder caps.
How to do Lever Shoulder Press V. 2
- Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
- Grasp the handles of the machine with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Push the handles upward and forward until your arms are fully extended, but not locked.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
4 sets of 4-6 reps with 3 minutes of rest. Control the return instead of letting the stack drop.
Hypertrophy
4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Match the seat and pad settings every session.
Endurance
3 sets of 15-20 reps with 45 seconds of rest. Add one plate only when the full range stays smooth.
Common Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 Mistakes
Pushing through pads that force an awkward joint angle
Adjust the machine to your limb lengths, not the other way round.
Shrugging the traps up to finish the last few reps
Keep the shoulder blade down and end the set when the shrug appears.
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Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Lever Shoulder Press V. 2?
Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor. Grasp the handles of the machine with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Use a leverage machine and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 work?
The Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 primarily targets the delts. It is classified as a shoulders exercise and is performed with a leverage machine.
How many sets and reps of the Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 should I do?
For muscle growth: 4 sets of 8-12 reps with 75-90 seconds of rest. Match the seat and pad settings every session. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 good for beginners?
It is an intermediate movement. You will get more out of it once you can already perform the basic shoulders patterns with controlled form. Beginners can still use it with light load and close attention to technique.
What can I do instead of the Lever Shoulder Press V. 2?
Try the Ez Barbell Anti Gravity Press, Kettlebell Thruster or the Dumbbell Rotation Reverse Fly. Each trains the delts with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 the same as the machine shoulder press v. 2?
Yes. The Lever Shoulder Press V. 2 is also commonly called the machine shoulder press v. 2 or the machine shoulder press. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "machine shoulder press v. 2" and "machine shoulder press" refer to this same movement.
