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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Trap Bar

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Abs

Exercise Description

The trap bar overhead press builds strong shoulders and improves overhead strength. It's safer than regular presses because the neutral grip reduces shoulder stress.

How To

1. Stand inside the trap bar with feet shoulder-width apart, gripping the handles with palms facing each other. 2. Brace your core and lift the trap bar to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly forward. 3. Press the weight straight up overhead, extending your arms fully while keeping your core tight. 4. Lower the trap bar overhead press slowly back to shoulder height with control. 5. Repeat for desired reps, maintaining proper posture throughout the entire movement.

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight throughout the entire trap bar overhead press to protect your lower back. • Press straight up, not forward - the bar should travel in a vertical line above your shoulders. • Don't let your elbows flare too wide - keep them slightly forward for better shoulder position. • Squeeze your glutes at the top to maintain a strong, stable base during the press.

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back too much during the trap bar overhead press - this puts stress on your spine. • Pressing the bar forward instead of straight up - this reduces power and can hurt your shoulders. • Using too much weight too soon - start light and focus on perfect form first.

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