Shoulder Press - Barbell
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght
Intermediate Shoulders Triceps Chest Strength Barbell Military Press Chair Push Compound Gym
Purpose: The Barbell Shoulder Press (sometimes called the Military Press) is a good exercise for building up and strengthening the shoulder region.
Benefits: The press is a highly effective compound upper-body exercise.
Sit in the military press chair with your back pressed against the seatback. Grab the barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing upward) at about should-width apart. Lift the bar until it is over your head and your arms are straight. This is your starting position. Slowly lower the weight until it is in front of your head. Your elbows should flare out to the sides. Inhale during this movement. Push the barbell straight up to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The Deltoids is a fan-shaped muscle. The Anterior (Front) Deltoid raises the arm toward the front of the body and rotates the arm inward. The Lateral (Side) Deltoid raises the arm to the side. The Posterior (Rear) Deltoid raises the arm toward the rear and rotates the arm outward.
Step 1
Grab the bar and hold it above your head with arms extended.
Sit in the military press chair with your back pressed against the seatback. Grab the barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing upward) at about should-width apart. Lift the bar until it is over your head and your arms are straight. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Slowly lower the barbell until it is in front of your face.
Slowly lower the weight until it is in front of your head. Your elbows should flare out to the sides. Inhale during this movement.
Step 3
Push the barbell back to the starting position.
Push the barbell straight up to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip (palms facing upward) at about should-width apart. Lift the bar until it is over your head and your arms are straight.