Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
How to do Standing Barbell Shoulder Press
- 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
Push the barbell directly up and locking you arms. This is your starting position.
- 3
Slowly lower the bar as you inhale, reaching shoulder level.
- 4
After a brief pause, raise the bar, exhaling as you do.
Form cues
- Don't swing or bounce your body when performing this exercise.
- Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
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