Sit on a bench with back support in a squat rack. Position a barbell at a height that is just above your head. Grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing forward).
Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip width, lift the bar up over your head by locking your arms. Hold at about shoulder level and slightly in front of your head. This is your starting position.
Lower the bar down to the shoulders slowly as you inhale.
Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
Mar 20, 2013 7:16 PM:
Seated feels awkward - I am sure I am not doing it right. What angle should the seat be set at? 90 degrees? an incline? I feel as if I have to hold the bar out in front of my head too much, I also notice that I am arching my lower back when I do this - it feels strange. Is it easier to just replace...+See More
Seated feels awkward - I am sure I am not doing it right. What angle should the seat be set at? 90 degrees? an incline? I feel as if I have to hold the bar out in front of my head too much, I also notice that I am arching my lower back when I do this - it feels strange. Is it easier to just replace the barbell with dumbbells? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!-See Less
Dec 4, 2012 7:04 AM:
This has worked wonders on my shoulders. Make sure if to put one foot in front of the other if standing - for good balance :)
This has worked wonders on my shoulders. Make sure if to put one foot in front of the other if standing - for good balance :)-See Less
Apr 8, 2012 2:47 PM:
My favourite shoulder exercise (along with DB overhead presses).
My favourite shoulder exercise (along with DB overhead presses).-See Less
Jul 24, 2011 5:58 AM:
For my first time doing barbell shoulder presses it sure seemed to work.
For my first time doing barbell shoulder presses it sure seemed to work. -See Less
Feb 16, 2011 1:55 PM:
Should be a staple in everyones shoulder routine, its a basic and essential "power" compound exercise for shoulder that is essential for overall shoulder growth and development. Barbell/dumbell shoulder press and laterals(side and rear, front raises are useless if you already do shoulder presses)...+See More
Should be a staple in everyones shoulder routine, its a basic and essential "power" compound exercise for shoulder that is essential for overall shoulder growth and development. Barbell/dumbell shoulder press and laterals(side and rear, front raises are useless if you already do shoulder presses) are the best deltoid exercises because they are basic, effective, and they work.-See Less
Jan 13, 2011 4:47 AM:
Great for building huge shoulders!!!! Behind the neck every now and then is awesome for switching the exercise up.
Great for building huge shoulders!!!! Behind the neck every now and then is awesome for switching the exercise up.-See Less
Dec 21, 2010 5:36 PM:
I preffer sitting down. You could really feel the weight coming down hard on your shoulder.
I preffer sitting down. You could really feel the weight coming down hard on your shoulder.-See Less
Aug 16, 2010 1:12 PM:...+See More
I prefer behind the neck first and then front. This builds massive shoulders and contributes to the traps as well. 5 sets in front and 5 in back with manageable weight will give you a burn out of this world. Try not to lock out on each rep which will keep the burn on the shoulders and spare your elbows.-See Less
Mar 20, 2013 7:16 PM:
Seated feels awkward - I am sure I am not doing it right. What angle should the seat be set at? 90 degrees? an incline? I feel as if I have to hold the bar out in front of my head too much, I also notice that I am arching my lower back when I do this - it feels strange. Is it easier to just replace...+See More
Seated feels awkward - I am sure I am not doing it right. What angle should the seat be set at? 90 degrees? an incline? I feel as if I have to hold the bar out in front of my head too much, I also notice that I am arching my lower back when I do this - it feels strange. Is it easier to just replace the barbell with dumbbells? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!-See Less
Apr 8, 2012 2:47 PM:
My favourite shoulder exercise (along with DB overhead presses).
My favourite shoulder exercise (along with DB overhead presses).-See Less
Jul 24, 2011 5:58 AM:
For my first time doing barbell shoulder presses it sure seemed to work.
For my first time doing barbell shoulder presses it sure seemed to work. -See Less
Feb 16, 2011 1:55 PM:
Should be a staple in everyones shoulder routine, its a basic and essential "power" compound exercise for shoulder that is essential for overall shoulder growth and development. Barbell/dumbell shoulder press and laterals(side and rear, front raises are useless if you already do shoulder presses)...+See More
Should be a staple in everyones shoulder routine, its a basic and essential "power" compound exercise for shoulder that is essential for overall shoulder growth and development. Barbell/dumbell shoulder press and laterals(side and rear, front raises are useless if you already do shoulder presses) are the best deltoid exercises because they are basic, effective, and they work.-See Less
Jan 13, 2011 4:47 AM:
Great for building huge shoulders!!!! Behind the neck every now and then is awesome for switching the exercise up.
Great for building huge shoulders!!!! Behind the neck every now and then is awesome for switching the exercise up.-See Less
Aug 16, 2010 1:12 PM:...+See More
I prefer behind the neck first and then front. This builds massive shoulders and contributes to the traps as well. 5 sets in front and 5 in back with manageable weight will give you a burn out of this world. Try not to lock out on each rep which will keep the burn on the shoulders and spare your elbows.-See Less
May 5, 2010 5:39 AM:
I prefer standing as you are using more stablizers, but seated allows you to get more power while planting your feet and using the leverage from the back rest.
I prefer standing as you are using more stablizers, but seated allows you to get more power while planting your feet and using the leverage from the back rest.-See Less
Dec 4, 2012 7:04 AM:
This has worked wonders on my shoulders. Make sure if to put one foot in front of the other if standing - for good balance :)
This has worked wonders on my shoulders. Make sure if to put one foot in front of the other if standing - for good balance :)-See Less
Dec 21, 2010 5:36 PM:
I preffer sitting down. You could really feel the weight coming down hard on your shoulder.
I preffer sitting down. You could really feel the weight coming down hard on your shoulder.-See Less
Nov 16, 2009 7:46 PM:
No slouching. Be sure to hold back straight and firm against back rest.
No slouching. Be sure to hold back straight and firm against back rest.-See Less
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Review: Barbell Shoulder Press
Mar 20, 2013 7:16 PM: Seated feels awkward - I am sure I am not doing it right. What angle should the seat be set at? 90 degrees? an incline? I feel as if I have to hold the bar out in front of my head too much, I also notice that I am arching my lower back when I do this - it feels strange. Is it easier to just replace...+See More
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Tip: Barbell Shoulder Press
Dec 4, 2012 7:04 AM: This has worked wonders on my shoulders. Make sure if to put one foot in front of the other if standing - for good balance :)
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Apr 8, 2012 2:47 PM: My favourite shoulder exercise (along with DB overhead presses).
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Mar 8, 2012 4:18 PM: NC
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Review: Barbell Shoulder Press
Jul 24, 2011 5:58 AM: For my first time doing barbell shoulder presses it sure seemed to work.
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Feb 27, 2011 8:20 AM: works well
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Review: Barbell Shoulder Press
Feb 16, 2011 1:55 PM: Should be a staple in everyones shoulder routine, its a basic and essential "power" compound exercise for shoulder that is essential for overall shoulder growth and development. Barbell/dumbell shoulder press and laterals(side and rear, front raises are useless if you already do shoulder presses)...+See More
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Review: Barbell Shoulder Press
Jan 13, 2011 4:47 AM: Great for building huge shoulders!!!! Behind the neck every now and then is awesome for switching the exercise up.
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Tip: Barbell Shoulder Press
Dec 21, 2010 5:36 PM: I preffer sitting down. You could really feel the weight coming down hard on your shoulder.
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Aug 16, 2010 1:12 PM: ...+See More