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Barbell Shoulder Press The Barbell Shoulder Press is an intermediate barbell overhead press that primarily trains the shoulders, with the chest and triceps assisting. It is useful for building overhead pressing strength with the shoulders and triceps.
Primary muscles shoulders
Secondary muscles chest, triceps
Equipment barbell
Difficulty intermediate TARGET AREA
Muscles worked Secondary muscles chest, triceps
THE MOVEMENT
How to perform Set the bar at upper-chest height and take a secure grip. Brace the torso and bring the bar into the start position with the forearms under it. Press overhead, moving the head slightly out of the way as the bar passes. Finish with the bar balanced over the body, then lower under control. Brace your torso before each rep so the press comes from the shoulders rather than excessive back extension. Keep the forearms stacked under the load as you press. Use a repeatable start and finish position instead of shortening the range as you fatigue. STAY SHARP
Common mistakes Leaning back excessively to turn the press into an incline press. Letting the elbows or wrists drift into an unstable position. Using leg drive or momentum when the goal is a strict shoulder press. IRONYOU RANK CALCULATOR
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