Barbell Standing Wide Military Press

Shoulders · Barbell · Beginner

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
2. Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly in front of the bar.
3. Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
4. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Delts
Secondary: Triceps, Upper Back

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