Barbell Overhead Press

Barbell Overhead Press

The barbell standing wide military press is a compound exercise that targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. The movement requires pressing a barbell overhead from shoulder height while standing, with a grip wider than shoulder-width.

The barbell standing wide military press is a compound exercise that targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. The movement requires pressing a barbell overhead from shoulder height while standing, with a grip wider than shoulder-width.

The barbell standing wide military press is a compound exercise that targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. The movement requires pressing a barbell overhead from shoulder height while standing, with a grip wider than shoulder-width.

How to Do the Barbell Overhead Press

How to Do the Barbell Overhead Press

How to Do the Barbell Overhead Press

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

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Delts

Delts

Secondary Muscles

triceps, upper back

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Shoulders

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