Start by placing a barbell that is about chest high on a squat rack. Once you have selected the weights, grab the barbell using a pronated (palms facing forward) grip. Make sure to grip the bar wider than shoulder width apart from each other.
Slightly bend the knees and place the barbell on your collar bone. Lift the barbell up keeping it lying on your chest. Take a step back and position your feet shoulder width apart from each other.
Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip length, 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 collarbone slowly as you inhale.
Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Variations:
This exercise can also be performed sitting as those with lower back problems are better off performing this seated variety.
The behind the neck variation is not recommended for people with shoulder problems as it can be hard on the rotator cuff due to the hyperextension created by bringing the bar behind the neck.
Another option is to use dumbbells when performing this exercise for better isolation.
May 12, 2010 2:19 AM:
The best of the best to build over all shoulder developement. Stay away from isolation exercises and focus on the compound movements. This is a GREAT compound shoulder exercise.
The best of the best to build over all shoulder developement. Stay away from isolation exercises and focus on the compound movements. This is a GREAT compound shoulder exercise. -See Less
May 5, 2010 5:54 AM:
King of shoulder exercises. Only drawback is not being able to have a spotter easisly help.
King of shoulder exercises. Only drawback is not being able to have a spotter easisly help.-See Less
Apr 6, 2010 2:26 PM:
Another variation is to finish with the bar above the head, directly in line with the hips with the traps contracted and shoulder
Another variation is to finish with the bar above the head, directly in line with the hips with the traps contracted and shoulder -See Less
May 5, 2010 5:54 AM:
King of shoulder exercises. Only drawback is not being able to have a spotter easisly help.
King of shoulder exercises. Only drawback is not being able to have a spotter easisly help.-See Less
Mar 4, 2010 8:55 AM:
Great for building the shoulders, especially the medial delts. However unlike the man in the video, dont touch your chest when doing this exercise if your going heavy. Ruins you rotator cuffs, only go heavy if you have a spotter.
Flex abs while doing this, as if you were doing stomach...+See More
Great for building the shoulders, especially the medial delts. However unlike the man in the video, dont touch your chest when doing this exercise if your going heavy. Ruins you rotator cuffs, only go heavy if you have a spotter.
Flex abs while doing this, as if you were doing stomach vacuums, that builds up your core strength, which is the key for heavy lifting. Abs are your center. Try to use free weight barbells, greater range of motion in the negative and positive.-See Less
May 12, 2010 2:19 AM:
The best of the best to build over all shoulder developement. Stay away from isolation exercises and focus on the compound movements. This is a GREAT compound shoulder exercise.
The best of the best to build over all shoulder developement. Stay away from isolation exercises and focus on the compound movements. This is a GREAT compound shoulder exercise. -See Less
Apr 6, 2010 2:26 PM:
Another variation is to finish with the bar above the head, directly in line with the hips with the traps contracted and shoulder
Another variation is to finish with the bar above the head, directly in line with the hips with the traps contracted and shoulder -See Less
Mar 15, 2010 6:57 AM:
squeeze your glutes, flex your abs and put your chest up for best core stability.
squeeze your glutes, flex your abs and put your chest up for best core stability.-See Less
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