Shoulder Press

Shoulder Press How To

Why do it?

Shoulder Press is a fundamental movement for building strong shoulders and arms.

Form Check

No leg drive Avoid excessive lean back

Instructions

  1. Begin with the barbell on a rack at shoulder height
  2. Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it at neck height
Shoulder Press
  1. Press the bar overhead
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  1. Lower the bar to neck height and repeat
Shoulder Press

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