Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
How to Do Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
- Hold a barbell with an overhand grip in a standing position. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart. Maintain a tight core and flat lower back throughout.
- Bring the barbell to shoulder height with your palms facing out. Begin by pushing the barbell straight overhead. Focus on contracting the shoulders while driving the glutes forward for stability.
- Once you reach the top, slowly bring the barbell to the starting position but do not allow it to rest on your shoulders. Immediately, move into the next repetition.
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Standing Barbell Shoulder Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Standing Barbell Shoulder Press targets shoulders and also works abs and glutes & hip flexors. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: barbell / ez-bar.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Double arm front raises to overhead extension, incline planks and boxing with a punching bag. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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