JAWS Strength X-Plode Shoulder Press

Golden Era Design. Reinvented for Today.

The JAWS Strength X-Plode Shoulder Press is a modern reimagining of one of the most revered machines in gym history - the Cybex X-Cross Converging Shoulder Press. Loved by lifters for its joint-friendly biomechanics and humbling resistance curve, the original earned a cult following. JAWS has taken that golden era inspiration and rebuilt it from the ground up with heavier-duty construction, precision engineering, and long-term reliability for today’s serious gyms.

Kyran blows up his delts on the JAWS X-Plode machine:

Ex-Mr Universe, Dan, at Trojan shows you their JAWS X-Plode Shoulder Press in only a way that they can:

Built for Pain-Free Power

Anyone who has trained long enough knows the toll traditional barbell or dumbbell pressing can take on the shoulders. The X-Plode preserves the shoulder-friendly mechanics that made the Cybex model famous:

Converging press path - the hands track together as you press, reducing joint stress while keeping tension locked on the delts.
Unilateral movement - each arm works independently, ensuring balanced development and removing strength imbalances.
Natural dumbbell-like feel - without the instability or shoulder irritation of free weights.

This makes the X-Plode a perfect choice for building shoulder strength and size without the wear-and-tear of conventional pressing.

Strength That Humbles

Don’t let the smooth mechanics fool you. The resistance profile is brutally honest - 40kg per side on this machine feels a lot like pressing 40kg dumbbells. Even seasoned lifters will find themselves challenged, making the X-Plode as effective for strength athletes as it is for physique trainers.

The JAWS Advantage

While the original was great, the X-Plode is built like a tank:

Heavy-gauge steel frame for maximum rigidity and long-term use.
Industrial-grade bearings and pivots for silky-smooth motion under heavy loads.
Oversized ergonomic handles to reduce pressure on the hands and keep you locked into the lift.
Compact footprint for easy placement in commercial gyms without sacrificing performance.

Why Choose the X-Plode?

Shoulder-friendly pressing mechanics that extend your training longevity.
Independent arm paths for symmetry, balance, and safety.
Heavy-duty build designed to outlast high-traffic commercial use.
A heritage design that pays homage to the best of the past - made even better by JAWS.

The JAWS Strength X-Plode Shoulder Press is more than just a machine. It’s a revival of one of the greatest shoulder pressing machines created - engineered for the lifters of today.

Key Specifications

Feature	Specification
Approx. Dimensions	135cm (L) × 135cm (W) × 150cm (H)
Loading Capacity	300kg
Frame	Heavy-gauge steel, welded for maximum strength.
Finish	Textured, scratch-resistant powder coat. All-black, as standard.
Padding	High-density foam with commercial-grade upholstery (black, as standard).
Adjustment Points	Seat height adjustment.
Loading Pins	Suitable for olympic (2"/ 50mm) plates. Sold separately.
Bearings/Bushings	Industrial-grade pivot system.

The JAWS Strength X-Plode Shoulder Press

A golden-era classic, reborn. The X-Plode’s converging, unilateral press hammers the delts with raw, dumbbell-like resistance - minus the shoulder strain.

Precision Power. Shark Strength. Built for Lifters.

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