Barbell Shoulder Press
- Primary musclesShoulders
- EquipmentBarbell
- LevelIntermediate
- ForcePush
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Calculate your weight in the app-
01Starting position -
02Final position
What weight to use
Set your goal and fitness level — the AtletIQ app calculates the working weight and number of reps for "Barbell Shoulder Press".
- Working weight for your goal and fitness level
- Sets, reps and rest in your workout log
- Progress for every exercise
| Workout | Weight | Sets × reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.5 kg | 3 × 10 |
| 2 | 40 kg | 3 × 8 |
| 3 | 33 kg | 4 × 12 |
How to do it
6 stepsSit 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).
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.
Lower the bar down to the shoulders slowly as you inhale.
Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you exhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
This exercise can also be performed standing.
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