Barbell Military Press

Intermediate

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and the barbell resting across your upper chest.
Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
Keep your elbows slightly in front of the bar.
Press the bar straight overhead.
Move your head slightly back as the bar passes your face.
Lock your arms out with the bar over your shoulders.
Lower the bar under control back to your upper chest.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

About Will Duru

PT Will Duru is a Personal Trainer, Founder of the 12REPS strength training app, and holds a Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons).

Will has been featured in Men’s Health, The Times, The Telegraph, The Sun, Men’s Fitness, Coach, and i Newspaper.

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