Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Machine Incline Shoulder Press.
The Lever Incline Shoulder Press is a machine press performed seated against an inclined back pad, pushing the handles from shoulder height up overhead. The guided path lets you load the front delts safely, with the triceps and upper chest assisting throughout the press.
The Machine Incline Shoulder Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
