How to Do Barbell Standing Wide Grip Military Press

Barbell Standing Wide Grip 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 Wide Grip Military Press

  1. 01Grip the barbell with hands well outside shoulder width and rest it across the upper clavicle.
  2. 02Step into a hip-width stance and squeeze the glutes to create a stable base.
  3. 03Press the bar vertically, moving the head back slightly to allow the bar to clear the chin.
  4. 04Lock out the elbows overhead and push the head forward to align the bar with the ears.
  5. 05Exhale as the bar reaches the top before lowering it back to the chest.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Standing Wide Grip 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

Keep the glutes squeezed tight to prevent the lower back from arching as the barbell travels overhead.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Standing Wide Grip Military Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Standing Wide Grip Military Press work?

Barbell Standing Wide Grip 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 Wide Grip Military Press correctly?

Grip the barbell with hands well outside shoulder width and rest it across the upper clavicle. Step into a hip-width stance and squeeze the glutes to create a stable base. Press the bar vertically, moving the head back slightly to allow the bar to clear the chin. Lock out the elbows overhead and push the head forward to align the bar with the ears. Exhale as the bar reaches the top before lowering it back to the chest.

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

Keep the glutes squeezed tight to prevent the lower back from arching as the barbell travels overhead.

Is Barbell Standing Wide Grip Military Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Standing Wide Grip Military Press?

Barbell Standing Wide Grip Military Press uses barbell.

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