Barbell Shoulder Press

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. Stand in front of a squat rack with a barbell positioned at a height that is close to above your head. Grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing forward). Tip: Your grip should be wider than shoulder width and it should create a 90-degree angle between the forearm and the upper arm as the barbell goes down. Your feet should be spaced out side by side at shoulder width, or alternatively, one to the front and one to the back as in the start of a lunging motion.
  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 collarbone 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 seating which is a better choice for people with lower back problems.



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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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Height:
6 '1" (1.85m)
Weight:
206 lbs
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Review: Barbell Shoulder Press

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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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6 '1" (1.85m)
Weight:
206 lbs
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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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Height:
2 '4" (0.71m)
Weight:
18 lbs
Down 128.0 lbs
Bodyfat:
60.0 %
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Tip: Barbell Shoulder Press

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10/10

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

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Height:
6 '0" (1.83m)
Weight:
187 lbs
Up 13.0 lbs
Bodyfat:
17.2 %
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