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Barbell Shoulder Press

Barbell Shoulder Press

Stand with a barbell at shoulder height. Grip slightly wider than shoulders. Press overhead until arms are locked out. Lower the bar back with control. Keep your torso stable and core tight throughout the movement.

How it is executed

  1. Stand with a barbell at shoulder height.
  2. Grip slightly wider than shoulders.
  3. Press overhead until arms are locked out.
  4. Lower the bar back with control.
  5. Keep your torso stable and core tight throughout the movement.
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Primary muscle
Front delt
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Push
Difficulty
Intermediate
What it is for
Strength · Hypertrophy

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