Military Press
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Military Press focuses on Shoulders, with Chest, Triceps, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Military Press with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing a racked barbell.
- 2
Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width, and position it across the front of your shoulders.
- 3
Unrack the barbell, keeping your elbows pointing forward and your core engaged.
- 4
Press the barbell straight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- 5
Slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position on the front of your shoulders.
Secondary Muscles
While Military Press primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Triceps, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Military Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Military Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
