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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Trapezius

Exercise Description

The barbell shoulder press builds strong, defined shoulders while improving overhead strength. It's one of the best moves for building upper body power and shoulder stability.

How To

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell at shoulder height with palms facing forward 2. Engage your core and keep your back straight throughout the entire barbell shoulder press movement 3. Press the barbell straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended 4. Lower the weight slowly back to starting position at shoulder level 5. Repeat for desired reps, maintaining control during the entire barbell shoulder press

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the barbell shoulder press to protect your lower back • Don't arch your back excessively when pressing the weight overhead • Press the bar in a straight line up and down, not forward • Use a full grip on the barbell shoulder press bar, never let it roll into your fingers

Common Mistakes

• Pressing the bar forward instead of straight up during the barbell shoulder press • Using too much weight and sacrificing proper form • Arching the back too much when performing the barbell shoulder press movement

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