Barbell Military Press (Overhead press)
Primary musclesShoulders
EquipmentBarbell، Full Gym
Level—
Suggested3 × 8–12
Overview
The Barbell Military Press (Overhead press), also called the standing barbell shoulder press or overhead press, is a common strength exercise that mainly works the shoulder muscles while also recruiting the triceps and upper back. To perform it, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold a barbell with a grip just wider than shoulder-width, and press it straight overhead until your arms lock out.
Muscles worked
Target
Triceps Brachii: The triceps muscles located at the back of the upper arm assist in extending the elbow during the pressing movement، Trapezius: The upper trapezius، which runs along the upper back and neck، is involved in stabilizing and supporting the shoulder girdle during the movement، Rhomboids: The rhomboids، located between the shoulder blades، assist in retracting and stabilizing the scapulae during the exercise، Anterior Deltoid
Synergists
Lateral and Posterior Deltoid، Triceps، Trapezius، Serratus Anterior
Stabilizers
Levatos Scapula
Dynamic stabilizers
Biceps Brachii
Alternatives & variations
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Wall-Supported Handstand Push-Ups
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