Barbell standing shoulder press

Category

Shoulders

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Barbell

Primary muscles

Anterior Deltoids, Triceps Brachii

Secondary muscles

Clavicular Head Of Pectoralis Major

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing forward), hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. The barbell should be at chest height.
2. Press the barbell overhead by extending your arms fully, keeping your elbows outwards.
3. Hold the barbell overhead for a moment, ensuring your arms are fully extended and your shoulders are engaged.
4. 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.