Shoulder Press With Barbell, Standing / Military Press

Starting Position

• pick up a barbell with both hands with over hand grip a bit wider than shoulder width
• the back remains straight
• stand up straight, the feet are hip width apart
• the legs are bent a bit
• lay down the barbell onto your upper chest end
• the palms of your hands point ahead

Correct Execution

• push the barbell upwards until your arms are almost fully stretched
• you still look straight ahead
• the back is always straight, never go into a hollow-back
• then let the weight sink down to the shoulder-height slowly and repeat the barbell exercise