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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Carry

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Trapezius

Exercise Description

The overhead barbell carry builds shoulder stability and core strength. It improves posture and builds real-world functional strength.

How To

1. Start with a barbell at shoulder height in a squat rack. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. 2. Press the barbell directly overhead until your arms are fully extended. Keep your core tight and shoulders engaged. 3. Step back from the rack and maintain the overhead barbell carry position with locked-out arms above your head. 4. Walk forward with small, controlled steps. Keep your torso upright and avoid leaning forward or backward during the overhead barbell carry. 5. Walk for the desired distance or time, then carefully lower the barbell back to shoulder height.

Form Tips

• Keep your shoulders pulled down and back throughout the entire overhead barbell carry movement. • Maintain a tight core and neutral spine. Don't arch your back excessively when holding the weight overhead. • Take small steps during the overhead barbell carry. Big steps make you unstable and harder to control. • Keep your wrists straight and grip tight. Don't let the bar roll forward in your hands.

Common Mistakes

• Pressing the bar too far forward instead of directly overhead during the overhead barbell carry setup. • Walking too fast or taking big steps. This makes the overhead barbell carry unstable and dangerous. • Letting your core relax and arching your lower back too much when fatigue sets in.

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