Shoulders · Barbell · Intermediate
How to do Barbell Standing Wide Military Press
The barbell standing wide military press is a compound exercise that targets the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles. The movement requires pressing a barbell overhead from shoulder height while standing, with a grip wider than shoulder-width.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps and Upper back
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Shoulders
How to do Barbell Standing Wide Military Press, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly in front of the bar.
- Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder height and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Barbell Standing Wide Military Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.
Track Barbell Standing Wide Military Press in SPLYT
Barbell Standing Wide 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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