Barbell Standing Close Grip Military Press
- Body part
- Shoulders
- Target muscles
- Primary muscles
- Secondary muscles
- Equipment
- Sports fields
How to perform it
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly closer than shoulder-width apart. Lift the barbell to shoulder height, keeping your elbows close to your body. Press the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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