Barbell Shoulder Press
The Barbell Shoulder Press is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the shoulders, with the chest and triceps working as secondary muscles. Suitable for intermediate lifters.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
intermediateMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strengthInstructions
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a barbell at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Press the bar straight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Keep your core engaged and avoid arching your lower back excessively.
- Lower the bar back to shoulder height and repeat.