Barbell Military Press Exercise - Seated/Standing shoulder exercise

Barbell Military Press is called the granddaddy of all shoulder exercises. It can be done both standing and seated. Check the correct technique and execution steps to blast your deltoids.

Purpose

To Build Muscle mass in the front and side deltoids.
 

Execution

Military Press can be done both seated and standing. The seated version demands more strict form.
 

Grip - A shoulder width apart grip is excellent.
 

Steps

1. Sit at one end of a bench and grab hold of a barbell with overhand grip holding the bar at shoulder level.
    
2. Now lift the bar overhead until the elbows are nearly locked.
    
3. Lower the weight back to starting position.

Points to Remember

• Exhale while you exert.
• Keep the motion smooth.

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