Virtual Gym - Barbell Military Press

Barbell Military Press

Starting Position:

Sit on a chair with a back support and your feet comfortably resting on the floor.

Hold a barbell with your hands, palms outward, slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

Movement:

Contracting the front shoulder muscles, lift the barbell over your head until your arms are almost fully extended.

Slowly return the barbell in front of your head to the starting position until it almost touches your upper chest/clavicle area

Key Points:

Exhale as you lift the weights.

Inhale while returning to the starting position.

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