Today! I’m highlighting the Shoulder Press
Exercise Type – Strength
Muscles Worked – Shoulders
Secondary Muscles Worked -Chest, Triceps
Equipment : Variations include dumbbells, barbell, shoulder press machines, cables
Type of Exercise : Compound Movement
Level : Beginner to advanced
The How-To Perform a Barbell Shoulder Press
- As a beginner, sit down on a bench. It is often easiest to start in a squat rack with a bench. Set your guides just above your head so it is easy to lift and re-set the bar after completion of exercise.
- Lay barbell along the guides.
- Grab the barbell with your palms facing foraward
- Pick a grip width desired (close, medium and wide grip positions will work the shoulders in slightly different ways)
- Hold bar at shoulder level and slightly in front of your head.
- Lower the bat down to your shoulders and lift the bar back up again to the starting position
- Repeat for recommended repetitions
Why I like this movement?
There are a million and one variations to this exercise. We use everything from machines to free weights, barbell. The variation in movement is great and it really allows you to get a great shoulder burn going. Hire a trainer and they will show you how to modify your movements and even use machines in different ways that you may have otherwise thought of.
Until tomorrow! — This is a photo of a shoulder press machine and instead of performing the press ‘front seated’ we flip around and press through the shoulders facing the back rest. It’s really amazing to see how adaptable and changeable machines are and can be.
Hugs and Love,
Jenn @ Do You Bake?
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Remember! Before starting any workout routine, any new movement or exercise consult with your physician and a certified personal trainer to prevent any strain or or injury.
