How to Do Barbell Standing Military Press

Barbell Standing Military Press is a shoulders exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Standing Military Press

  1. 01Position the barbell in a rack at chest height and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width with palms facing forward.
  2. 02Unrack the bar across the upper chest and front deltoids, stepping back to find a hip-width stance.
  3. 03Drive the bar vertically toward the ceiling, pulling the head back slightly to clear the chin.
  4. 04Lock the elbows out at the top of the range while pushing the head forward between the upper arms.
  5. 05Lower the barbell under control back to the starting position on the upper chest while maintaining a rigid torso.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Military Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Avoid arching the lumbar spine by squeezing the glutes and keeping the ribs tucked toward the pelvis throughout the press.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Military Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Military Press work?

Barbell Standing Military Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Standing Military Press correctly?

Position the barbell in a rack at chest height and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width with palms facing forward. Unrack the bar across the upper chest and front deltoids, stepping back to find a hip-width stance. Drive the bar vertically toward the ceiling, pulling the head back slightly to clear the chin. Lock the elbows out at the top of the range while pushing the head forward between the upper arms. Lower the barbell under control back to the starting position on the upper chest while maintaining a rigid torso.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Standing Military Press?

Avoid arching the lumbar spine by squeezing the glutes and keeping the ribs tucked toward the pelvis throughout the press.

Is Barbell Standing Military Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Standing Military Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Military Press?

Barbell Standing Military Press uses barbell.

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