Seated Barbell Military Press - Shoulders

Learn how to military press seated. Barbell military press is one the heaviest shoulder exercise and should be done at the beginning of your workout. This exercise it essential for shoulder strength and size. Military Press can also be done standing. Find other shoulder exercises at weight training main.

Description: Seated Barbell Military Press - Shoulders

• Sit at the end of the bech with your feet approximately shoulder width apart. Keep your back straight and firm. If your bench has a backrest, adjust it to appr. 30 degrees to vertical. Take out the barbell and press it to arm length over head (Don't extend your elbows totally)
• Let the weight sink down towards your chest and inhale. (approx. 3 seconds) Make sure your back stays straight. You can either let the bar sink down to shoulder hight or to or stop at ear level. Some people think that lowering the bar too far is bad for the shoulders.
• Push the weight back up and exhale (appr. 2 seconds)

Trainer advice: Seated Barbell Military Press - Shoulders

• Do warm up sets. (Don't start off with a heavy weight)

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