Barbell standing close grip military press

Category

Shoulders

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Barbell

Primary muscles

Anterior Deltoids

Secondary muscles

Triceps Brachii

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing forward), hands placed at shoulder-width apart. The barbell should be at chest height.
2. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully, making sure to keep the bar path straight and close to your body.
3. Hold the barbell overhead for a moment and slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position at chest height. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Avoid arching your back by maintaining a neutral spine throughout the movement.
• Breathe steadily, exhaling as you press the barbell overhead and inhaling as you lower it back down.
• Keep your elbows slightly in front of your body at the starting position to avoid shoulder strain.