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 is a gym work out exercise that targets shoulders and also involves abs and glutes & hip flexors. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Resistance band shoulder front raises, standing dumbbell arm twists / rotations and overhead water bottle squats are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as standing barbell shoulder press. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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