Shoulder Press

Shoulder Press

The Shoulder Press is a compound strength exercise that targets the shoulders. This exercise is most commonly done with a barbell but can also be done with dumbbells.

Instructions

How to perform a Shoulder Press:

Stand, grasping a barbell in an overhand grip, resting on your shoulders.
  • Stand, grasping a barbell in an overhand grip, resting on your shoulders.

    Stand, grasping a barbell in an overhand grip, resting on your shoulders.

  • Begin to straighten your arms, lifting the weight above you.

    Begin to straighten your arms, lifting the weight above you.

  • Continue to lift the weight until your elbows are locked.  Maintain a tight core and straight body throughout the movement. As your arms reach full extension, your head should be forward of the bar.

    Continue to lift the weight until your elbows are locked. Maintain a tight core and straight body throughout the movement. As your arms reach full extension, your head should be forward of the bar.


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