foundational upper body strength exercise for shoulders and triceps
builds impressive overhead strength and stability
excellent compound movement for overall pressing development
Execution
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a barbell at shoulder level with a
pronated grip just outside shoulder width. Position the bar on your front
deltoids with elbows pointed down and slightly forward. Brace your trunk.
initiate the movement by slightly extending your hips
press the bar straight up, moving your head back to clear the path
as the bar passes your face, press up and slightly back
lock out the bar directly over shoulders and mid-foot
lower the bar with control to the starting position
When the set gets hard, incorporate more hip extension to generate momentum for
hypertrophy-focused training, allowing you to complete additional reps.
Purpose
foundational upper body strength exercise for shoulders and triceps
builds impressive overhead strength and stability
excellent compound movement for overall pressing development
Execution
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a barbell at shoulder level with a
pronated grip just outside shoulder width. Position the bar on your front
deltoids with elbows pointed down and slightly forward. Brace your trunk.
initiate the movement by slightly extending your hips
press the bar straight up, moving your head back to clear the path
as the bar passes your face, press up and slightly back
lock out the bar directly over shoulders and mid-foot
lower the bar with control to the starting position
When the set gets hard, incorporate more hip extension to generate momentum for
hypertrophy-focused training, allowing you to complete additional reps.