Barbell Shoulder Press

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Barbell Shoulder Press Information

Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles: Chest, Triceps
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Barbell Shoulder Press Guide

Main Muscle: Shoulders

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Lower the bar down to the shoulders slowly as you inhale.
  4. Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variations:

  • This exercise can also be performed standing.



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10/10

Jan 26, 2010 8:18 AM: Nice

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zarcone zarcone

Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

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10/10

Jan 26, 2010 4:09 AM: the best for shoulders!

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medicgarcia medicgarcia

Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
8/10

Jan 25, 2010 8:04 PM: I get such a great burn.

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Weight:
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ribman ribman

Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 18, 2010 7:05 PM: I also use this but I don't go fully extend I keep it short and I'm sitting down this is in the mid,part of my workout, but it's sweet,

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danoughjason danoughjason

Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Jan 1, 2010 4:23 PM: My favorite shoulder movement! I like to do these standing, and vary the grips with this one!

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6 '0" (1.83m)
Weight:
193 lbs
Bodyfat:
12.0 %
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Nezmetdinov Nezmetdinov

Tip: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Dec 7, 2009 4:24 AM: Very good!!

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rebbs rebbs

Tip: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 16, 2009 7:46 PM: No slouching. Be sure to hold back straight and firm against back rest.

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rebbs rebbs

Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 16, 2009 7:46 PM: I look forward to shoulder days and this excersize. If you want strong shoulders I recommend this to all.

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MadeUnderground MadeUnderground

Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 13, 2009 3:58 PM: So in other words.. shoulder press and military press are the same?? I watched both vids and they look the same to me..

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Tip: Barbell Shoulder Press

Exercise Rating
10/10

Nov 13, 2009 10:26 AM: I like to go old school Military behind the head.

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6 '0" (1.83m)
Weight:
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