Military Press
A standing barbell press that builds overall shoulder strength and stability.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and barbell at shoulder height.
- Grip the bar with hands just outside shoulder-width.
- Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
- Press the barbell overhead to full arm extension.
- Lower the bar slowly back to shoulders.
Form cues
- Keep core tight
- Press in a straight line
- Avoid arching lower back
- Lock elbows at the top
Common mistakes
- Leaning back excessively
- Bouncing the bar off shoulders
- Flaring elbows too wide
- Not bringing bar below chin
Breathing
Exhale as you press up, inhale as you lower down.
