How to Do Military Press Bodyweight

Military Press Bodyweight is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Military Press Bodyweight

  1. 01Assume a pike position with hands shoulder-width apart on the floor and hips elevated high toward the ceiling.
  2. 02Shift your weight forward so your shoulders are over your wrists and look towards your feet.
  3. 03Lower the crown of your head toward the floor by bending your elbows out at a 45 degree angle.
  4. 04Press firmly through your palms to extend the arms and return to the pike position.
  5. 05Exhale as you complete the press and ensure your head finishes between your biceps.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Military Press Bodyweight

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

Maintain a rigid hollow body position by squeezing your glutes and quads to prevent your lower back from arching.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Military Press Bodyweight questions

What muscles does Military Press Bodyweight work?

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

How do you do Military Press Bodyweight correctly?

Assume a pike position with hands shoulder-width apart on the floor and hips elevated high toward the ceiling. Shift your weight forward so your shoulders are over your wrists and look towards your feet. Lower the crown of your head toward the floor by bending your elbows out at a 45 degree angle. Press firmly through your palms to extend the arms and return to the pike position. Exhale as you complete the press and ensure your head finishes between your biceps.

What is the A90 coach tip for Military Press Bodyweight?

Maintain a rigid hollow body position by squeezing your glutes and quads to prevent your lower back from arching.

Is Military Press Bodyweight suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Military Press Bodyweight?

No. Military Press Bodyweight is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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