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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Abs

Exercise Description

The standing alternating front back barbell press builds shoulder strength while hitting both front and rear delts. It improves stability and coordination too.

How To

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hold barbell at chest level with overhand grip 2. Press the barbell overhead in front of your body, keeping core tight and back straight 3. Lower the barbell behind your head to neck level in a controlled motion for the standing alternating front back barbell press 4. Press back up overhead, then lower to starting position at chest level 5. Complete the standing alternating front back barbell press by alternating between front and back positions each rep

Form Tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the entire standing alternating front back barbell press movement • Don't let the barbell drop too low behind your neck - stop at ear level • Use a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width for better control and shoulder safety • Move slowly and controlled - the standing alternating front back barbell press requires focus on form over speed

Common Mistakes

• Dropping the barbell too low behind the neck during the standing alternating front back barbell press, which can hurt your shoulders • Arching your back too much when pressing overhead - keep your core tight and spine neutral • Using too much weight for the standing alternating front back barbell press before mastering the movement pattern

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