Barbell Shoulder Press

Strength · Intermediate · Shoulders

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Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary
Chest, Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Intermediate

Muscles worked

Shoulders

Also works: Chest, Triceps

How to do itBarbell Shoulder Press

  1. 1Sit on a bench with back support in a squat rack. Position a barbell at a height that is just above your head. Grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing forward).
  2. 2Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip width, lift the bar up over your head by locking your arms. Hold at about shoulder level and slightly in front of your head. This is your starting position.
  3. 3Lower the bar down to the shoulders slowly as you inhale.
  4. 4Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
  5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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