Barbell Shoulder Press
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps, Traps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Vertical Push
Steps
- 1 Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell with an overhand, shoulder-width grip.
- 2 Position the barbell at your upper chest or shoulder level, with your elbows pointing slightly forward.
- 3 Press the barbell straight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- 4 Slowly lower the barbell back down to your upper chest or shoulder level in a controlled manner.
