Standing Overhead Military Barbell Shoulder Press
- Position a barbell on a squat rack at shoulder height. Brace your core throughout the movement. Step underneath the barbell and grab onto it with shoulder-width hand placement. Step back with the barbell.
- Slowly, push the barbell overhead, focusing the tension in the shoulders. Do not fully lock out the elbows.
- Pause then slowly bring the barbell back to the starting position but do not allow it to rest on your shoulders. Move into the next repetition.
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Standing overhead military barbell shoulder press is a gym exercise that targets shoulders and also works abs. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Seated cross body shoulder stretches, bodyweight shoulder presses and shoulder stretch. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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