Start
End
Strength
Barbell Shoulder Press
intermediatebarbell·compound·push
Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Abdominal part of left pectoralis majorAbdominal part of right pectoralis majorAnterior papillary muscle of right ventricleAnterolateral head of lateral papillary muscle of left ventricleExternal intercostal muscleInnermost intercostal muscleInternal intercostal muscleLateral papillary muscle of left ventriclepectoralis majorpectoralis minortransversus thoracisanconeustriceps brachii
How to Perform
1
Sit on a bench with back support in a squat rack. Position a barbell at a height that is just above your head. Grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing forward).
2
Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip width, lift the bar up over your head by locking your arms. Hold at about shoulder level and slightly in front of your head. This is your starting position.
3
Lower the bar down to the shoulders slowly as you inhale.
4
Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
5
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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