Shoulders · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press
The barbell standing close grip military press is a compound strength exercise targeting the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and upper back. It is performed by pressing a barbell overhead from shoulder height with a close grip, requiring core stability and shoulder strength.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps and Upper back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Shoulders
How to do Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.
Track Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press in SPLYT
Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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