Shoulder Press – Barbell

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, looking at a racked, weighted barbell.
  2. Raise the barbell to shoulder height, palms facing forward, and elbows bent.
  3. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended above your head.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the barbell back down to shoulder height.
  5. Repeat.

Primary Muscles

  • Shoulder - Front

Secondary Muscles

  • Shoulder - Side
  • Tricep

Results

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