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Exercise 0590 · REF 2KGnL6M

Lever One Arm Shoulder Press exercise animation

Lever One Arm Shoulder Press

Category
Shoulders
Target
Delts

Pressing overhead with one arm on a lever machine removes the ability to lean on a stronger side, forcing each shoulder to press its own load through a fixed, stabilized path. It's a useful diagnostic for shoulder strength imbalances that a two-arm press can hide.

How to Do the Lever One Arm Shoulder Press

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the pad.
  2. Grasp the lever handle with one hand and position your elbow at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Press the lever upward until your arm is fully extended overhead.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the lever back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Muscles Worked

The Lever One Arm Shoulder Press primarily targets the Delts, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Upper Back.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same delts with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever One Arm Shoulder Press work?
The Lever One Arm Shoulder Press primarily targets the delts, with the triceps and upper back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever One Arm Shoulder Press?
The Lever One Arm Shoulder Press is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever One Arm Shoulder Press?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.