Strength

Barbell Shoulder Press

The barbell shoulder press is an intermediate strength exercise for your shoulders, using barbell.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Chest, Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Barbell Shoulder Press, starting position
Start
Barbell Shoulder Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with back support in a squat rack. Position a barbell at a height that is just above your head. Grab the barbell with a pronated grip (palms facing forward).
  2. Once you pick up the barbell with the correct grip width, lift the bar up over your head by locking your arms. Hold at about shoulder level and slightly in front of your head. This is your starting position.
  3. Lower the bar down to the shoulders slowly as you inhale.
  4. Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to the barbell shoulder press

Overhead press Barbell, Squat rack Seated Barbell Military Press Barbell Pike push-up Body weight Push Press Barbell Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Band lateral raise Resistance bands