Standing Barbell Shoulder Press

Instructions

1. 1.Stand up straight, with your feet shoulder width apart. Pick up a barbell and hold it at shoulder level with your palms facing forward. Your hands should be holding the barbell at greater than shoulder width apart and create a 90 degree angle between your forearms and upper arm.
2. 2.Push the barbell directly up and locking you arms. This is your starting position.
3. 3.Slowly lower the bar as you inhale, reaching shoulder level.
4. 4.After a brief pause, raise the bar, exhaling as you do.
5. 5.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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