Standing Military Press

A foundational barbell press for shoulder strength and control.

This barbell press is a FitnessTracker staple for developing strong, balanced shoulders. By eliminating leg drive, it emphasizes strict form and upper-body strength.

Instructions

  1. Set a barbell on a rack at chest height and grip it slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Step back with the bar resting on your collarbone and feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Press the bar straight overhead until arms are locked out.
  4. Lower the bar slowly back to the collarbone and repeat.