Ensure that the grips are just above your shoulders.
Press upwards by driving your biceps towards your ears.
Lower the weight down in a controlled manner and avoid the weights clashing.
Common Mistakes
Back losing contact with the pad.
Wrists bend out of line with forearms.
Feet coming off the ground.
Where you should 'feel it':
Primary Muscles:
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Triceps, Traps
(0:00) Adjust the machines seat height to allow your feet to be flat on the ground when seated, then adjust the grips evenly to a height that is just above your shoulders when seated straight up.
(0:10) Grip your hands just more than shoulder width apart with your palms facing outwards and knuckles pointing upwards.
(0:17) Start by pressing up, like your driving your biceps towards your ears. Press to the point where your arms are almost fully extended.
(0:26) Then lower back down to just before the starting position at a controlled pace.
(0:31) Keep your wrists aligned with your forearms and maintain a straight spine by activating you core throughout the exercise.
(0:38) Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions then rest the weight gently.
(0:43) Ensure that your back stays straight against the seat and avoid rushing repetitions, always perform the movement in a controlled manner.