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.

SHOULDERS · PUSH

Barbell Shoulder Press: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

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.

Muscles worked: Shoulders
Primary muscle: Front delt
Equipment: Barbell
Movement pattern: Push
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: StrengthHypertrophy
Also known as: Overhead pressStanding military press

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Variations and substitutions

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Routines that program it

Four-day upper/lower split3 sets a week Four-day strength program3 sets a week Six-day push/pull/legs routine4 sets a week

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Barbell Shoulder Press

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